Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: RTX
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-03-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 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 Advanced Airframes Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering provides Mechanical Engineering support to develop solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our core mechanical engineering responsibilities include requirements/conceptual development, design, integration, and test support. We partner with several Mechanical Product Team departments to provide full system solutions. The Advanced Airframes Department is currently hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to fulfill the role of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Design Engineer. Tasks will include program support across Raytheon Strategic Business Units to facilitate design considerations and implementation of Additive Manufacturing in deliverable production hardware. In addition, this role will include participation in Supplier engagements to evaluate capability, audit quality and process controls and support ongoing production orders in support of various programs. What You Will Do Work with programs to assess the feasibility of AM implementation including design and cost considerations. Concurrently support multiple programs to facilitate development, fabrication and qualification of AM hardware. Work with Quality, Operations and Supply Chain teams to establish a robust network of AM sources. Up to 25% domestic travel may be required. Facilitate the creation of Technical Data Packages that effectively convey design intent as well as functional and quality requirements. Train and mentor other design engineers on basic principles of Design For Additive Manufacturing as well as specific considerations for Raytheon product families. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience Experience in Design for Additive Manufacturing Experience in the application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles (ASME Y14.5) Experience with CAD modeling (CREO preferred) Qualifications We Prefer 8 years of prior relevant experience Experience executing across the development lifecycle. Work independently to develop and execute a robust engineering development plan. Working knowledge of fabrication processes, producibility enhancements, and inspection and validation methods Working knowledge of inspection planning, inspection methods and dimensional data analysis Working knowledge of various Additive Manufacturing modalities and processes 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. Relocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! 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. 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. 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