Principal Mechanical Engineer - Structural Engineer

Job Summary The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products.

From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.

The MA&T team is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our MA&T Center onsite in El Segundo, CA. As the Principal Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for detailed structural analysis to support all phases of programs including development and production.

The analysis will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

The analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand calculations to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software.

A structural analyst of this salary grade is expected to have a high degree of technical competence and be a recognized technical leader and/or leader of teams of engineering analysts.

The selected candidate will be able to work in a general direction and will be expected to define the scope and level of analysis/test required to meet objectives and assist in program planning.

You will also be held accountable for your individual work and the work of others on your team within the agreed cost and schedule. It is expected that you will present your work for peer reviews and be a peer reviewer for other engineers' work.

The customers of this position will include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government(s) personnel and programs. What You Will Do Perform detailed structural analyses to support all phases of programs Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environments Work with limited oversight on complex problems to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work products as well as acting as a reviewer for others work products Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers Generate detailed, archival technical reports Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment) Act as a technical leader (help define and develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and lead teams to meet program milestones Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience Experience running complex structural analysis with any of the following tools: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS or equivalent software Experience leading teams and strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently Qualifications We Prefer 10+ years of professional experience in the structural analysis of complex systems that require collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines (such as a weapon system) Experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis Experience with solid modeling CAD tools such as CREO or equivalent Experience with Matlab Experience presenting to external customers Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines.

ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

What We Offer Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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.

Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

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: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.