Mechanical Test Engineer I
About The Position
Join Raytheon's Test Solutions Engineering team within the Hardware Discipline Center to design, analyze, prototype, and implement high-reliability mechanical test fixtures and environmental test stations for complex weapon systems. The work supports the full system lifecycle, including engineering development, high-rate factory production, field operations, and long-term sustainment. Solutions address vibration, thermal, hydraulic, radio frequency, and electro-optical operational environments, and integrate with advanced test technologies. The position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona. Occasional travel within the continental United States to customer sites or suppliers is generally required; international and longer-duration assignments are optional. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an interim U.S. government security clearance before the start date are required. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued clearance is also required prior to starting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, obtained 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.
- Mechanical design experience gained through coursework, academic research, engineering competition teams, hands-on projects, or on-the-job experience.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for security clearance eligibility.
- Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before starting.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Knowledge or application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles per ASME/ANSI Y14.5.
- Hands-on rapid prototyping and mechanical fabrication experience, 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
- Research, plan, and design custom mechanical test solutions for vibration, thermal, hydraulic, radio frequency, and electro-optical operational environments.
- Conceptualize and implement mechanical systems that integrate with advanced test technologies.
- Use parametric CAD solid-modeling tools to create 3D assemblies and detailed 2D engineering drawing packages.
- Ensure technical data packages comply with industry drafting standards, including ASME Y14 series or ISO geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards.
- Integrate and validate test systems against accuracy, repeatability, and reliability requirements.
- Evaluate production installations and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to diagnose malfunctions and implement design enhancements.
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 eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
