Date Posted:2026-03-12
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Hardware Engineering Shipboard Effectors Department is seeking Mechanical Engineers for our Tucson AZ site supporting the Standard Missile portfolio production line.
This Mechanical Engineering position performs in alignment to expectations in the design, development and production support areas associated with mechanical designs, validation principles, 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 presentations in design reviews.
This Role is 100% On-Site, supports 2nd shift with a schedule of Monday - Friday 3pm - 12am, and may require up to 10% travel to government and supplier facilities.
What You Will Do- Execution of tasks related to Design, Manufacturing and Integration of mechanical sub-systems
- Advising technical leadership based on data driven conclusions
- Production support of various internal mechanical sub-systems
- Supplier Support for mechanical sub-systems
- First article inspections at suppliers
- Work instruction reviews
- Material dispositions
- Root cause investigations into production and design issues
- Supporting engineering assembly hardware builds
- Ensuring that you are completing tasks within the budget and schedule provided
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in mechanical design and design documentation
- The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer- Four (4) years of professional experience, or an Advanced Engineering Degree, related to mechanical design and documentation in Aerospace & Defense industry
- Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software
- Experience with PTC Windchill Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
- Experience in mechanical sub-systems packaging, materials, thermal, structural analysis, tolerance analysis, energetics principles, control systems, interconnect, airframe, or large assembly development
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written
- Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
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.
Learn More & Apply Now!- 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.
As 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.The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.
