Mechanical Engineer

Senior Structural EngineerAt RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.Raytheon is seeking a mid-level career Senior Structural Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department. In this role you will be responsible for detailed structural analysis to support all phases of programs including development and production. The analyses will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. The analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand calculations to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software. You will be expected to define the scope and level of analysis required to meet the objectives and will be held accountable for completing the work within the agreed upon cost and schedule. You will be expected to present your work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer for other engineers' work. The customers of this position will include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government(s) personnel and programs.What You Will DoPerform detailed structural analyses to support all phases of programsGenerate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirementsAnalyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environmentsWork with limited oversight on complex problems to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraintsCoordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product as well as acting as a reviewer for others work productsPresent results to internal stakeholders and external customersGenerate detailed, archival technical reportsTravel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)Act as a technical leader (help define and develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and lead teams to meet program milestonesThe Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Engineer job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experienceExperience in structural analysis (i.e. PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software)Qualifications We PreferWorking knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside of software toolsAbility to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently8+ years of professional experience in the structural analysis of complex systems that require collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines (such as a weapon system)Experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlationExperience with dynamic shock and vibration analysisExperience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalentExperience with MatlabExperience leading teams and strong interpersonal skills working in a team environmentExperience presenting to external customersWhat 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.Learn More & Apply Now!