Prin. Mechanical Engineer - ALE

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

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.

The Hardware Engineering, Air Launched Effectors Department is seeking Mechanical Engineers for our Tucson AZ site supporting full program life cycle, early development, production support, and legacy sustainment activities across the Air Launched Effectors products and subsystems. These products support US Government and international customers.

Mechanical Engineering positions perform in alignment to expectations in the design,  development, and production support areas associated with mechanical designs, validation principals, qualification processes, procurement, and production processes across a design life cycle.  Development work may include requirements understanding, concept development, DFMAs, PFMAs, margin analysis, technical data package (TDP) development, application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principals, engineering test principals, preparation of technical analysis reports, and presenting in design reviews.

What You Will Do

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, for tactical missile systems and equipment in accordance with system requirements.

• Lead mechanical engineering teams and collaborate across multiple disciplines with structural and thermal analyst, Materials Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, Operations, and program leadership.

• Support the factory and suppliers with product development, obsolescence, troubleshooting, domestically and internationally.

• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges.

• Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.

• Support and participate in design peer reviews, resolving action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.

• Working knowledge of First Article Inspection process (FAI), work along side Quality engineers in support of that in addition to Raytheon Source Inspection (RSI).

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

• Mentor and guide a team of engineers within program.

• Utilize Raytheon hardware tools and processes.

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

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

• Experience in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances) and tolerance analysis.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in a technical leadership role including experience across the development lifecycle

• Experience leading and conducting trade studies, development and design, requirements development and management, and integration and test of mechanical engineering products.

• Experience working across multiple functional and discipline organizations to successfully resolve technical challenges.

• Experience in the development, creation, release, and updates of mechanical technical data packages.

• Experience in the review and interpretation of technical documentation in a production environment.

• Advanced degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or hardware systems design.

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