2026 Conversion - Raytheon Mechanical Engineer II - Structural Engineer - Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

This requisition is for an RTX intern converting to FT hire upon graduation.

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 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 an entry-level Structural Engineer to join the MA&T Department. 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 detailed structural analyses to solve 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   

• Masters degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)  
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• Academic or professional experience in structural design and analysis  
• Academic or professional experience with any of the following tools: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software 
• Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools 

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Experience utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) tools such as CREO
• Experience with problem solving using data-driven approaches
• Hands on experience through academic or industry exposure

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

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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. Thi