2026 Conversion - Mechanical Engineer I - Onsite

RTX • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At 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. The Energetics and Propulsion Department is an engineering organization in the Hardware Engineering Directorate. This Department is responsible for the full spectrum of warhead, fuzing, and propulsion designs/technology, including power systems, ignition, and all other weapon initiation safety systems technology. The department is seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer – Energetics & Propulsion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding Internships).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the development of energetics and propulsion systems from conceptual design through final test / assembly etc.
• Experience in propulsive technology and its application to Energetics or Propulsion Systems
• Systems knowledge to assure full development of propulsion requirements and dissemination and flow down to subcomponent levels
• Willingness to travel, including international, to provide supplier support
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance (Department of Defense)

Responsibilities

• Apply or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to the systems integration of energetics and propulsion systems
• Involvement with both development and production programs across Raytheon Product Lines
• Review manufacturing processes and problem resolution as well as working directly with subcontractors on the design and manufacturing of energetics and propulsion systems
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to management and government agencies
• Will travel extensively to government and subcontractor facilities

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
• At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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