Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer – Structural Eng
Raytheon
Tucson, AZ
29 days ago
$124,000 - $250,000
Job Description
Join Raytheon as a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in Tucson, AZ, focusing on structural analysis and engineering solutions for defense systems. You'll lead complex analysis tasks, manage program milestones, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results.
Key Responsibilities
Perform detailed structural analyses to support all program phases
Generate test plans to validate analyses and ensure hardware compliance
Analyze test data to validate models and generate mechanical loads
Work on complex problems with limited oversight
Coordinate and 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 develop department processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
Experience with 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 and data correlation
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 for program activities
Advanced degree in relevant disciplines
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability401(k) matchFlexible spending accountsFlexible work schedulesEmployee assistance programEmployee Scholar ProgramParental leavePaid time off and holidays