Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

Secret - Current

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 Materials Engineering Department, which functions within the Mechanical Products Team, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to perform mechanical testing and designing of fixtures to support development, design and failure analysis activities associated with a wide range of product applications. Work will require critical thinking to solve challenging problems and careful attention to detail on procedures, testing, analysis, and documentation. Collaboration with design, engineers, material engineers and subject matter experts from various disciplines is required. Candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of tasks simultaneously within schedule requirements. This candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team. If you like working with your hands to different ways of solving challenging technical problems, this position is for you.

What You Will Do:

• Conducting hands on mechanical testing using a variety of laboratory techniques to determine material properties and design limitations

• Developing test plans and test setups for unique hardware configurations

• Assessing materials based on conformance to specifications

• Assessing parts and hardware relative to structural analyses and conformance to design requirements

• Collaborating with a multi-disciplined team

• Work will require careful attention to detail

• Due to the physical nature of the work, qualified candidates must also be able to lift, up to 28lbs

• Managing and coordinating a wide variety of analysis tasks within schedule requirements

The Mechanical Engineer II job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 6+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

• Experience in Instron or MTS load frames

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering with comprehensive knowledge in mechanics of materials

• Hands-on mechanically inclined problem solver

• Familiarity with stress/structural analysis

• Proficiency with instrumentation and data acquisition equipment

• Experience with LabView, MatLAB, and PTC Creo

• Understanding of ASTM test methods for mechanical testing

• Experience with general material testing/analysis using laboratory equipment

• Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and time management skills

• 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.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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