Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer – Structural Eng
Raytheon
Tucson, AZ
29 days ago
$124,000 - $250,000
Job Description
Join Raytheon's Mechanical Analysis and Test Department as a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, where you'll lead detailed structural analysis and innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges in a dynamic team environment. Your expertise will contribute to critical defense projects, ensuring the robustness of structural and thermal designs.
Key Responsibilities
Perform detailed structural analyses to support program phases
Generate test plans for validating analyses
Analyze test data and correlate models
Work on complex problems with limited oversight
Lead technical peer reviews
Present results to stakeholders and customers
Generate detailed technical reports
Travel to test sites as needed
Act as a technical leader and meet program milestones
Required Qualifications
Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or 14+ years without a degree
Experience in using structural analysis tools (PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of experience in structural analysis of complex systems
Understanding of mechanical principles for classical structural analysis
Experience leading teams and strong interpersonal skills
Experience in structural testing (planning, execution, data reduction)
Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis
Experience with solid modeling CAD tools (CREO or equivalent)
Experience with Matlab
Experience presenting to external customers
Ability to travel to government and other facilities
Advanced degree in relevant disciplines
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability401(k) matchingFlexible spending accountsFlexible work schedulesEmployee assistance programEmployee Scholar ProgramParental leavePaid time off and holidays