Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Engineer
About The Position
Raytheon’s Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department ensures structural and thermal design robustness across its products, providing engineering solutions from preliminary concepts through fielded weapon system support. The department uses methods ranging from classical and empirical techniques to finite element analysis, complemented and validated by testing. Raytheon is seeking a mid-level career Senior Structural Engineer to perform detailed structural analyses supporting all phases of programs, including development and production. The work includes difficult problems requiring imaginative, thorough, practical solutions consistent with organizational objectives, ranging from classical hand calculations to detailed finite element analyses. The engineer will define the scope and level of analysis needed to meet objectives and complete work within agreed cost and schedule. The role includes presenting work for peer review and reviewing other engineers’ work. Customers include internal personnel and programs, as well as external government personnel and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and at least 5 years of prior relevant experience; a related master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, or a Ph.D. may substitute for 5 years.
- Experience in structural analysis using PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS, or equivalent software.
- Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside software tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and independently.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required, and the clearance must be active and transferable before the start date.
- Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date.
Nice To Haves
- 8 or more years of professional experience in structural analysis of complex systems requiring collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines, such as a weapon system.
- Experience in structural testing, including planning, organization, execution, data reduction, and correlation.
- Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis.
- Experience with a solid-modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent.
- Experience with Matlab.
- Experience leading teams and strong interpersonal skills in a team environment.
- Experience presenting to external customers.
- Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities.
- An advanced degree in the aforementioned disciplines; ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed structural analysis supporting program development and production phases.
- Solve structural engineering problems using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis software.
- Define the scope and level of analysis needed to meet objectives.
- Complete analysis work within agreed cost and schedule.
- Present work for peer reviews and review the work of other engineers.
- Support internal and external government personnel and programs.
Benefits
- Parental leave, including paternal leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Achievement awards.
- Educational assistance.
- Child/adult backup care.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
