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 will lead structural analysis for complex engineering problems. Leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions, coordinate technical reviews, and present results to both internal and external stakeholders, all while ensuring compliance with program objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Perform detailed structural analyses for all program phases
Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify 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 help define department processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in STEM or 10+ years of relevant experience
Experience in using structural analysis tools (PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of professional 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, organization, execution, data reduction
Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis
Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
Experience with Matlab
Experience presenting to external customers
Ability to travel to government and other facilities
Advanced degree in related 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 holidaysAnnual incentive compensation programs