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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZ$95,500 - $181,700

This engineer will join Raytheon’s Mechanical Analysis and Test Department, which develops and validates structural and thermal solutions for a broad range of defense products. Responsibilities include defining analysis approaches, conducting work with hand calculations and finite element tools, managing technical scope against cost and schedule, and presenting results for review. The position may also contribute to structural testing, shock and vibration analysis, CAD-based modeling, and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines. It suits an experienced mechanical or structural engineer who can work independently while contributing effectively to a team and communicating with technical stakeholders. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an active, transferable Secret clearance are required, and the job is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experienceStructural analysis experience using NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS, PATRAN, or equivalent toolsStrong knowledge of classical mechanical and structural engineering principlesAbility to obtain and maintain a transferable U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship requiredExperience with complex systems, structural testing, or shock and vibration analysis preferredStrong collaboration, technical presentation, and peer-review skills
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About RTX (Raytheon)

Missile maker Raytheon, an RTX business, says its Tucson campus is home to Tomahawk and AMRAAM missiles and is adding automated factories (as of Oct. 2026).

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