Senior Mechanical Engineer - Test Equipment, Onsite (Tucson, AZ)

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Job summary

Raytheon seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) Directorate in Tucson, onsite. You will design, develop, document, and sustain complex test environments for Raytheon missile defense products while mentoring junior engineers across all lifecycle stages.

You will work on vibration, thermal, hydraulic, RF and optical test solutions, using CREO/ProE and GD&T concepts, contributing to production and qualification testing and packaging activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of engineering experience.
• Advanced degree plus 3+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in mechanical design and production support required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and sustain test environment systems.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute across lifecycle.
• Create mechanical test systems for vibration, thermal, hydraulic, RF, EO.
• Identify design improvements to raise performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Production support

3D CAD modeling (CREO/ProE)

GD&T

Engineering documentation

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Windchill

cPDM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing test solutions for all Raytheon Missile Defense products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TEE products are located in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system product verification, qualification, test data analysis, and production test solution development. TEE has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and sustainment.

TEE is seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers to design, develop, document, and sustain complex test environment systems supporting all Raytheon effector products. In this role, you will also support and mentor less experienced engineers while contributing across all phases of the test equipment engineering lifecycle—from initial design through long-term sustainment.

This role is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Create mechanical test systems used across advanced environments - vibration, thermal, hydraulic, RF, electro-optical, etc.
• Build and validate test solutions that deliver high accuracy and reliability in demanding production settings
• Diagnose production issues and recommend design improvements that elevate system performance
• Support and coach less experienced engineers while contributing to all phases of the test equipment engineering lifecycle, from design to sustainment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and five (5) years of relevant engineering experience, OR an advanced degree in related field and minimum three (3) years of related work experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in mechanical design and/or production support
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with 3D CAD modeling tools (CREO / ProE preferred)
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience creating mechanical drawings or engineering documentation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical packaging
• Experience creating complex drawing or design packages
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, cPDM)
• Exposure to Model-Base Engineering or Model-Base Design
• Experience in areas such as materials, thermal/structural analysis, control systems, electrical integration, or large assembly design
• Experience with environmental or qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal, etc.)
• Exposure to systems engineering

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.

• This position offers relocation

Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. 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.