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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nSecret - Current\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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.\nThe Hardware Engineering, Air Launched Effectors Department is seeking Mechanical Engineers for our Tucson AZ site supporting full program life cycle, early development, production support, and legacy sustainment activities across the Air Launched Effectors products and subsystems. These products support US Government and international customers.\nMechanical Engineering positions perform in alignment to expectations in the design, development, and production support areas associated with mechanical designs, validation principals, qualification processes, procurement, and production processes across a design life cycle. Development work may include requirements understanding, concept development, DFMAs, PFMAs, margin analysis, technical data package (TDP) development, application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principals, engineering test principals, preparation of technical analysis reports, and presenting in design reviews.\nWhat You Will Do\nTechnical ownership and execution of tasks, and may be viewed as a prime technical contact in providing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems related to the design, manufacture, integration, and production sustainment of various mechanical sub-systems both in the engineering lab and the factory floor both at Raytheon Technologies and at suppliers.\nCommunicate with cross-disciplined, engineering team members and suppliers to analyze, model, and document the design technical data package (TDP) and its capabilities and compliance with requirements.\nServes in mentor role to junior engineers, providing technical guidance to others within mechanical discipline.\nWork autonomously with limited supervision, acting as the responsible engineer for major hardware subsystem. This often requires the ability to lead small teams of junior engineers, and collaborate across multiple functions and disciplines, such as supply chain, operations, quality, systems, analysis, and electrical.\nPerform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.\nCollaborate with Raytheon factories and suppliers with new product integration and manufacturing process improvements.\nPerform and review tolerance analyses to ensure form, fit, and function are as intended by design for the use-application.\nImprove new and existing designs using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Producibility principles.\nApply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment.\nSupport production of various mechanical sub-systems at internal factories and suppliers.\nSupport first hardware builds and first article inspections.\nReview manufacturing process instructions and support material review board dispositions.\nPerform root cause investigations on hardware of production related issues.\nThe Sr. Mechanical Engineer - ALE job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.\nExperience in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances) and tolerance analysis.\nExperience in CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.\nQualifications We Prefer\nFive years of work experience in mechanical design and design documentation.\nMechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.\nAdvanced degree in an Engineering discipline\nLeadership experience with small teams (4-6 people)\nSupplier interaction and supplier management experience\nAbility to work in teams or independently, flexible, demonstrates initiative\nExperience in mechanical sub-systems packaging, materials, thermal, structural analysis, energetics principals, control systems, interconnect, airframe, or large assembly development\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written\nExperience with PTC Windchill Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software\nAbility to travel to government and supplier facilities in support of program activities\nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nPlease 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.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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