Principal Mechanical Engineer - Advance Airframes

RTX (Raytheon Technologies)

Tucson, AZ, United States
Base: $107,500 - $204,500 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Active secret security clearance required
U.s. citizenship mandatory for clearance
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (gd&t) expertise
This role focuses on designing, integrating, and testing mechanical hardware for defense systems to ensure successful flight performance

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on designing, integrating, and testing mechanical hardware for defense systems to ensure successful flight performance.
  • Candidates must possess an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship to be eligible for this onsite position in Tucson, Arizona.
  • The company offers a competitive salary range of $107,500 to $204,500 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on designing, integrating, and testing mechanical hardware for defense systems to ensure successful flight performance.

Salary

Base: $107,500 - $204,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory for clearance
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) expertise
  • CAD design tools proficiency
  • Thermal, Structural, and Dynamic analysis knowledge
  • Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles

Nice-to-have

  • Airframe development experience
  • Missiles or similar engineering applications
  • Electronics packaging background
  • Supplier oversight in fabrication
  • Leading small engineering teams

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience or 5 years with advanced degree
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship is strictly required
  • Experience overseeing suppliers in mechanical hardware production

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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