2025 Fulltime Raytheon Mechanical Design Engineer I -- Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-07-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 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

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 Engineering (ME) organization leads in mechanical hardware design, development, as well as production using state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. ME’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.

The Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer I to work on a multi-discipline team to support the production of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems located in Huntsville, AL.

This is an onsite role with regular support required in a production missile integration facility.

This position requires strong communication skills to collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.  Candidate will support production hardware integration and test, supplier first article inspections, production work instruction reviews and apply failure investigation principals when solving problems.

Candidate will work closely with Integrated Product Team Lead to ensure that engineering requirements are defined, risks are managed, and schedules/budgets are met. Candidate will ensure Technical Data Packages are maintained and updated as necessary. Decisions must be data driven in nature and require preparing technical justification analysis reports as well as presenting to a variety of Engineering Review Boards.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to finding solutions to a wide range of technical problems related to the design, manufacture, integration, and production sustainment of various mechanical subsystems, including support in the engineering lab and the factory floor both at Raytheon and at suppliers
• Support first article inspections, work instruction reviews, material dispositions, and root cause investigations for production issues. Decisions are data driven and require preparing technical justification analysis reports and presenting to a variety of Engineering Review Boards
• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, subassemblies, and end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical issues
• Regular onsite support at Missile Integration Facility
• Periodic travel to suppliers or other program sites will be required (10-15%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (modeling and drawing)
• Experience with interpreting assembly and/or component drawings
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
• Proficient in Creo (modeling and drawing) and Windchill (PDM)
• Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems ofmoderate scope and complexity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written
• Ability to work in teams or independently, flexible, demonstrates initiative.

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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