Sr. Mechanical Engineer - ALE - Strategic Strike

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon’s Air Launched Effectors Department is currently searching for Mechanical Engineers to work on multi-disciplined teams supporting the design and/or production support of Air Launched Effectors products and subsystems. These products support US Government and international customers.

These positions support product lines based in Tucson, AZ, and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers, Raytheon facilities, and customer sites.  This position will be an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Technical ownership and execution of tasks, and may be viewed as a prime technical contact in providing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems related to the design, manufacture, integration, and production sustainment of various mechanical sub-systems both in the engineering lab and the factory floor both at Raytheon Technologies and at suppliers.

• Communicate with cross-disciplined, engineering team members and suppliers to analyze, model, and document the design technical data package (TDP) and its capabilities and compliance with requirements.

• Serves in mentor role to junior engineers, providing technical guidance to others within mechanical discipline.

• Work autonomously with limited supervision, acting as the responsible engineer for major hardware subsystem. This often requires the ability to lead small teams of junior engineers, and collaborate across multiple functions and disciplines, such as supply chain, operations, quality, systems, analysis, and electrical.

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.

• Collaborate with Raytheon factories and suppliers with new product integration and manufacturing process improvements.

• Perform and review tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.

• Improve new and existing designs using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Producibility principles.

• Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment.

• Support production of various mechanical sub-systems at internal factories and suppliers.

• Support first hardware builds and first article inspections.

• Review manufacturing process instructions and support material review board dispositions.

• Perform root cause investigations on hardware of production related issues.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer - ALE - Strategic Strike job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Experience in mechanical design and design documentation.

• Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5

• Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

• Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Leadership experience with small teams (4-6 people)

• Supplier interaction and supplier management experience

• Ability to work in teams or independently, flexible, demonstrates initiative

• Experience in mechanical sub-systems packaging, materials, thermal, structural analysis, energetics principals, control systems, interconnect, airframe, or large assembly development

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written

• Experience with PTC Windchill Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software

• Ability to travel to government and supplier facilities in support of program activities

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 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. 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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