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 structural analysis efforts for innovative defense solutions. This role involves complex problem-solving, technical leadership, and collaboration with both internal teams and external customers to ensure robust engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Perform detailed structural analyses for all program phases
Generate test plans for validation of analyses
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 and external stakeholders
Generate detailed technical reports
Travel to test sites as needed
Act as a technical leader and guide teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
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 the 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 tools (CREO or equivalent)
Experience with Matlab
Experience presenting to external customers
Ability to travel for program activities
Advanced degree in a relevant field
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