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Principal Mechanical Engineer – Structural Engineer

Raytheon

Tucson, AZ
29 days ago
$101,000 - $203,000

Job Description

Join Raytheon's Mechanical Analysis and Test Department as a Principal Structural Engineer, where you'll perform detailed structural analysis and lead teams in innovative engineering solutions. This role is vital in supporting the development and production phases of various programs, ensuring robust design and compliance with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed structural analyses to support all program phases
  • Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance
  • Analyze test data to validate and correlate models
  • Work on complex problems with limited oversight
  • Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews
  • Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Generate detailed technical reports
  • Travel to test sites as needed
  • Act as a technical leader and guide teams

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 12+ years of experience in absence of a degree
  • Experience using structural analysis tools (PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience running complex structural analysis tools
  • Understanding of mechanical principles for classical structural analysis
  • Experience leading teams and strong interpersonal skills
  • 10+ years of professional experience in structural analysis of complex systems
  • Experience in structural testing
  • 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 support program activities
  • Advanced degree in relevant disciplines
  • ABET accreditation preferred

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 offHolidays