Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)
About The Position
Raytheon’s Space and Airborne, Power and Digital (SAPD) department has more than 150 engineers who collaborate with internal and external customers and programs to develop solutions for controlling product motion. Its systems include electronic processing units, harnessing designs, and other 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 the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems. The role evaluates products for cost-effectiveness and efficiency, examines field installations, and recommends design modifications to address malfunctions. It also supports product development, testing, and production of parts, designs, sketches, and related work requests in accordance with applicable mechanical engineering design, safety, and qualification standards. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California, and requires U.S. citizenship.
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 applying mechanical design through coursework, academic research, engineering competition teams, or hands-on projects.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
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 in 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/or 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 in accordance with applicable mechanical engineering design, safety, and qualification standards.
- Produce parts, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems, work orders, or purchase requests.
- Test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess the effects of operating conditions.
Benefits
- Relocation eligibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
