Senior Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analysis

Raytheon; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department in Marlborough, MA seeks a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to perform detailed structural analyses across program lifecycles, from development to production, using finite element software and hand calculations as needed.

You will define scope, lead peer reviews, and present results to internal and external customers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in structural analysis using PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software.
• Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural problems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analyses to support all program phases.
• Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements.
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, or generate mechanical loads and environments.
• Lead technical peer reviews and present results to stakeholders.
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussions; act as technical leader and help develop MA&T processes.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

PATRAN

NASTRAN

ANSYS

ABAQUS

CREO

MATLAB

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analysis position is located in Marlborough, MA, and the role is onsite.

As the Senior Structural Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for detailed structural analysis to support all phases of programs including development and production. The analysis will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. The analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand calculations to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software. You will be expected to define the scope and level of analysis required to meet the objectives and will be held accountable for completing the work within the agreed upon cost and schedule. You will be expected to present your work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer for other engineers’ work. The customers of this position will include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government(s) personnel and programs.

What You Will Do

• Perform detailed structural analyses to support all phases of programs
• Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and\/or generate mechanical loads and environments
• Work with limited oversight on complex problems to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work products as well as acting as a reviewer for others work products
• Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)
• Act as a technical leader (help define and develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and lead teams to meet program milestones

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• Experience in structural analysis (i.e. PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software)
• Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, Clearance must be active and transferable prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently
• 8+ years of professional experience in the structural analysis of complex systems that require collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines (such as a weapon system)
• Experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation
• Experience with shock and vibration analysis
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
• Experience with Matlab
• Experience leading teams and strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment
• Experience presenting to external customers
• Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities
• Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

• annual short-term incentive compensation programs
• annual long-term incentive compensation programs

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.