Principal Advance Airframe Mechanical Engineer
Company: RTX
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Date Posted: 2026-03-09 Country: United States of America
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A
Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or
Immigration Status Requirements: 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? Security Clearance Type: DoD
Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing
security clearance required on day 1 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
Advanced Airframes Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering
provides Mechanical Engineering support to develop solutions for
products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our core mechanical
engineering responsibilities include requirements/conceptual
development, design, integration, and test support. We partner with
several Mechanical Product Team departments to provide full system
solutions. The Advanced Airframes Department is currently hiring a
Principal Mechanical Engineer that will be located on site in
Tucson, Arizona. Tasks will include design, integration, and test
of mechanical-focused hardware using computer-aided design,
mechanical analyses, and consistent coordination and communication
across engineering teams to ensure successful hardware performance,
usually demonstrated through flight tests. This role may also
include leading small teams in the completion of above tasks. What
You May Do Work across engineering departments to propose, design,
develop, integrate, and test hardware within the Advanced Airframes
mechanical design department Contribute to one or more of our
contract-funded and independent research efforts, each of which is
in a different phase of development (proposal, design, and
integration/test). Engineers are generally assigned to one effort
at a time but may work multiple efforts over the course of several
years You will work autonomously with limited oversight.
Communicate across engineering, working with engineering team
members and suppliers to analyze, model, and document the design
technical data package (TDP) and its capabilities and compliance to
requirements Work under limited supervision and act as the
responsible engineer often in a project management role over entire
subsystems within an effort. This often requires the ability to
direct, delegate and review the work of other engineers. Develop
technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to
the entire product life cycle including design, manufacture,
integration and test and design solutions for multiple systems
Occasional travel to suppliers may be required to resolve
production issues, technical performance issues or attend critical
program engineering reviews Coach and review the work of early
career engineers. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a
degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience Experience
with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), or basic
tolerance analyses, and/or drawing practices and interpretation for
mechanical hardware. Experience with CAD design tools. Experience
overseeing suppliers in the fabrication and/or production of
mechanical hardware. Experience with any of the following; airframe
development, or electronics packaging, and/or mechanisms for
missiles or similar engineering applications. Qualifications We
Prefer Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or
Mathematics (STEM) Existing DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for
technical analysis, data sorting/plotting, and technical
documentation. Experience in airframe development, electronics
packaging, and mechanisms for missiles or similar applications.
Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience in Creo Parametric and
Windchill. Experience with thermal and structural analyses or with
analysts to specify requirements and design to environments.
Demonstrated collaboration with engineering teams, using trust,
respect, and innovation to drive results towards a shared vision.
Experience with effective communication (written and verbal) during
collaboration with others to document design actions and results,
to perform trade studies, and to communicate with program
management and customers through presentations and reports.
Leadership experience over small teams (4-6 people). Experience
managing suppliers in the development of medium complexity
sub-systems. Experience with Earned Value and/or as a Control
Account Manager to manage the cost and schedule for a project. What
We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance
with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and
Innovation. If applicable/optional - Relocation Eligibility Learn
More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type
definition as you apply for this role. (Select the one that fits
the role type of the req) Onsite : Employees who are working in
Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all
production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the
development of our products. As part of our commitment to
maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to
attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of
our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated
as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is
107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good
faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX
considers several factors when extending an offer, including but
not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities,
a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and
key skills. 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. This
role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a
U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will
apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately
40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such
as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten
or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or
veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected
class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified
Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance
with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era
Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms:
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