Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon’s Ground Based Effectors Department is currently searching for a Mechanical Engineer I - GBE to work on multi-disciplined teams supporting the design and/or production support of our products and subsystems. The products support US Government and international customers.

These positions support product lines based in Tucson, AZ, and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers, Raytheon facilities, and customer sites.  This position will be an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, for tactical missile systems and equipment in accordance with system requirements.
• Collaborating with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical issues. 
• Support the factory and suppliers with product development, obsolescence, troubleshooting, domestically and internationally.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.
• Support and participate in design peer reviews, resolving action items, and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.
• Support technical data package updates and/or variances.
• Supporting First Article Inspection process (FAI), work alongside Quality engineers in support of that in addition to Raytheon Source Inspection (RSI), work instruction reviews, material dispositions, and root cause investigations to production issues. Decisions are data driven and require preparing technical justification analysis reports and presenting to a variety of Engineering Review Boards. 
• Utilize Raytheon hardware tools and processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships)
• Experience with 3D modeling CAD tools (modeling and drawing) 
• Experience with building hardware

Qualifications We Prefer

• Major: Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 
• Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5 
• Mechanical aptitude to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of complex scope and complexity 
• Familiarity with Windchill PDM 
• Prior internship with Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, or Collins Aerospace
• Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities 

Learn More & Apply Now

• 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.
• Additional Details:
  • This position requires a security clearance.
  • Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
  • 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.
  • Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
  • Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
  • Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
  • Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
  • Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
  • Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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