Mechanical Engineer I – Structural Analysis

About the role

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.

In this role you will get the opportunity to work on products throughout their lifecycle from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support. Entry level engineers will join and learn from a team of 200+ engineers working in all areas of structural engineering, and can expect a wide variety of assignments, from classical stress analyses to cutting edge computer aided analysis methodologies and field test support at locations around the world.

What You Will Do

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
• Perform detailed structural analyses to solve various program structural design challenges
• Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to requirements
• Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environments
• Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
• Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product
• Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports

What You Will Learn

• How to work as part of an Integrated Product Team, collaborating with other engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems for our customers
• How structural engineering is conducted in an innovative industry setting, through comprehensive department-sponsored training and mentoring from senior staff

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Experience with one of the following tools: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and existing Secret DoD security clearance required after day 1

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
• Experience with Matlab
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Structural test and instrumentation experience
• Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities
• Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines

Pay

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. 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.

Benefits

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.