Mechanical Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-02-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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 Materials Engineering Department, which functions within the Mechanical Products Team, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to perform mechanical testing and designing of fixtures to support development, design and failure analysis activities associated with a wide range of product applications. Work will require critical thinking to solve challenging problems and careful attention to detail on procedures, testing, analysis, and documentation. Collaboration with design, engineers, material engineers and subject matter experts from various disciplines is required.  Candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of tasks simultaneously within schedule requirements.  This candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team.  If you like working with your hands to different ways of solving challenging technical problems, this position is for you.

What You Will Do:

• Conducting hands on mechanical testing using a variety of laboratory techniques to determine material properties and design limitations

• Developing test plans and test setups for unique hardware configurations

• Assessing materials based on conformance to specifications

• Assessing parts and hardware relative to structural analyses and conformance to design requirements

• Collaborating with a multi-disciplined team

• Work will require careful attention to detail 

• Due to the physical nature of the work, qualified candidates must also be able to lift, up to 28lbs 

• Managing and coordinating a wide variety of analysis tasks within schedule requirements 

The Mechanical Engineer II job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field.

• Experience in Instron or MTS load frames

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering with comprehensive knowledge in mechanics of materials

• Hands-on mechanically inclined problem solver

• Familiarity with stress/structural analysis

• Proficiency with instrumentation and data acquisition equipment

• Experience with LabView, MatLAB, and PTC Creo

• Understanding of ASTM test methods for mechanical testing

• Experience with general material testing/analysis using laboratory equipment

• Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and time management skills

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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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