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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

RTX
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2025
💰 $164,000/yr($82,000/yr$164,000/yr)

About the role

Date Posted:

2025-06-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ862: 3360 Hemisphere Loop Bldg M10 3360 East Hemisphere Loop Building M10, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

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:

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. 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 department in the Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on a multi-discipline team to support Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems located in Tucson, AZ.  

This is an on-site role.

What You Will Do 

  • Develop and implement a Transition to Production (TTP) execution strategy for an electronics system, ensuring alignment across Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs).

  • Identify and address constraints through the CORE Control Room to ensure smooth production flow.

  • Coordinate and support program proposals, capital requests, and submissions related to the TTP process.

  • Manage and execute the scope of work under a Transition to Production proposal.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (OPS, QA, SCM, etc.) to align strategies and ensure successful project execution.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and achieve MRL goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a mechanical engineering role, with a focus on production transition.

  • Proven experience in developing and executing TTP strategies.

  • Strong understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) processes and requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry.

  • Familiarity with CORE Control Room processes.

  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

  • Relocation Eligible

  • 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.

  • This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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.

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

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