Sr. Mechanical Engineer, ALE

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ is looking for Mechanical Engineers to support the full program lifecycle of Air Launched Effectors products. The role involves technical problem-solving, leading teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience and proficiency in GD&T. The company offers a competitive salary range of 86,800 to 165,200 USD, along with benefits like medical, dental, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 3 years.
• Supplier interaction and management experience required.
• Experience with mechanical sub-systems packaging and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute technical tasks related to mechanical sub-systems.
• Communicate with engineering teams to ensure compliance.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance.

Skills

Proficiency in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T and tolerance analysis

Experience with CREO or similar 3-D solid modeling software

Leadership experience managing small teams

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

PTC Windchill Product Data Management

Job description

Position Overview

Date Posted: 2026-05-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E. Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

Role Type: Onsite

Job Description

The Hardware Engineering, Air Launched Effectors Department is seeking Mechanical Engineers to support full program life cycle, early development, production support, and legacy sustainment activities across the Air Launched Effectors products and subsystems in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute technical tasks, serving as prime technical contact for solutions to complex problems related to the design, manufacture, integration, and production sustainment of mechanical sub‑systems.
• Communicate with cross‑disciplined engineering team members and suppliers to analyze, model, and document the Design Technical Data Package (TDP) and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Work autonomously as the responsible engineer for major hardware subsystems; lead small teams of 4‑6 junior engineers and collaborate across functions such as supply chain, operations, quality, systems, analysis, and electrical.
• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub‑assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.
• Collaborate with Raytheon factories and suppliers on new product integration and manufacturing process improvements.
• Perform and review tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function of designs.
• Improve new and existing designs using DFMA and Design for Producibility principles.
• Support production of mechanical sub‑systems at internal factories and suppliers, including first hardware builds, first‑article inspections, and root‑cause investigations of production‑related issues.
• Review manufacturing process instructions and support material review board dispositions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with CREO (Pro/Engineering) or similar 3‑D solid modeling software.
• Advanced degree in Engineering preferred.
• Leadership experience managing small teams of 4‑6 people.
• Supplier interaction and supplier management experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to provide solutions to moderate‑scope technical problems.
• Experience with mechanical sub‑systems packaging, materials, thermal, structural analysis, energetics principles, control systems, interconnect, airframe, or large assembly development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with PTC Windchill Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software.
• Ability to travel to government and supplier facilities as required.
• U.S. citizenship required; active and transferable U.S. security clearance (Secret) required prior to start date.

Benefits

• Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.
• Potential eligibility for annual short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.