Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon’s Space and Airborne, Power and Digital (SAPD) department comprises more than 150 engineers who collaborate with internal and external customers and programs to develop solutions for controlling product motion, including space- and air-launched vehicles. Its systems include electronic processing units, harnessing design, and components that interface with vehicles and package control assemblies. The department seeks engineers with a subsystem-solution mindset.

The Mechanical Engineer I applies research to planning, designing, developing, and testing mechanical and electromechanical systems and evaluates products for cost-effectiveness and efficiency. The role participates in product development, testing, and design activities and produces parts, designs, sketches, drawings, and related work or purchase requests while following mechanical engineering, safety, and qualification standards.

This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in El Segundo, California. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $62,900–$119,700 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and incentive compensation, subject to business-unit and other eligibility conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major by the start date.
• Experience using parametric 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, or Siemens NX, to create 3D solid models, mechanical assemblies, and detailed 2D engineering drawings.
• Experience in mechanical design through coursework, academic research, engineering competition teams, or hands-on projects.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Knowledge or application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles per ASME/ANSI Y14.5.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and mechanical fabrication, including additive manufacturing (FDM, SLA, or SLS 3D printing) or machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, drill presses, or CNC equipment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude applied to structural, thermal, or multidisciplinary hardware challenges.

Responsibilities

• Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines.
• Evaluate and analyze mechanical products for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Examine field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• Participate in product development activities and execute tests.
• Produce parts, designs, or sketches in accordance with applicable mechanical engineering design, safety, and qualification standards.
• Test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess the effects of operating conditions.
• Produce parts, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems, work orders, or purchase requests.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level