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Sr. Structural Analysis Section Leader

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZ$132,400 - $251,600

This leader works within Raytheon’s Mechanical Analysis and Test organization, which verifies the structural integrity of complex defense systems from early design through field support. Responsibilities include guiding technical processes, coordinating staffing, leading analysis or test teams, developing estimates, conducting classical and finite element analysis, reviewing engineering work, and communicating results to stakeholders. The role also involves mentoring employees and contributing to their performance and career growth. It suits an experienced structural analyst who has led multidisciplinary engineering teams and can apply tools such as PATRAN/NASTRAN or ANSYS to dynamic analysis problems. The position is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and is restricted to U.S. citizens who already hold an active, transferable Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 10+ years of experience, or equivalent experience without a degreeAt least 10 years of structural analysis experienceLeadership experience with engineering teams and technical/cost executionStructural dynamics experience using PATRAN/NASTRAN or ANSYSExperience analyzing complex, multidisciplinary systemsActive transferable U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship
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About RTX (Raytheon)

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.