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$132,400 - $251,600
Unspecified
Engineering - Mechanical
Tucson, AZ (On-Site/Office)
Date Posted:
2026-02-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Tactical Radars and Effectors department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics. The products support US Government and international customers.
This position will be to support the Land & Air Defense Systems missile and launcher product lines based in Tucson, AZ, and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers, Raytheon facilities, and customer sites. This position will be an onsite role.
What You Will Do
You will be responsible for developing sound technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle for hardware to meet military performance requirements.
Lead the mechanical development and production teams in support of tactical effectors for land based missions that achieve the performance requirements at the system-level from proposal development through customer sell off.
Ownership over these items across multiple contracts and spanning multiple years, including efforts critical to support future growth.
Work with our programs and internal and external customers to establish requirements and best value and best practice design options based on cost and schedule and appropriate technical data package requirements.
Ensures balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.
This role requires a balance of skills including attention to detail, root cause analysis, customer service, and relationship building. Candidate's ability to quickly adapt through use of technical expertise, leadership, communication skills, and responsiveness are paramount.
Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers. Help to understand what opportunities are needed to mature the organization on the technical front.
Support the factory and suppliers with product development, obsolescence, troubleshooting, domestically and internationally.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 12 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced STEM degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in a technical leadership role including experience across the development lifecycle
Experience leading and conducting trade studies, development and design, requirements development and management, and integration and test of mechanical engineering products.
Experience working across multiple functional and discipline organizations to successfully resolve technical challenges.
Experience in the development, creation, release, and updates of technical data packages.
Experience in the review and interpretation of technical documentation in a production environment.
Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or hardware systems design.
Experience working development and production programs for products used in military applications.
Experience working in a factory supporting full rate production of missile components and assemblies.
Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Specifications.
Experience working with suppliers that develop mechanical products, machined parts, and electronics.
Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.
Experience with PTC Windchill Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software.
Strong technical background with high technical aptitude
Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers
Broad knowledge of RTX or defense industry projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area.
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:
What We Offer: Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and
ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs
or systems.
Typically requires:
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years
prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree
in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited
by local laws/regulations.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
2026-02-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Tactical Radars and Effectors department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering supports the development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products including radars, missiles, command and control systems, and naval electronics. The products support US Government and international customers.
This position will be to support the Land & Air Defense Systems missile and launcher product lines based in Tucson, AZ, and may require domestic and international travel to suppliers, Raytheon facilities, and customer sites. This position will be an onsite role.
What You Will Do
You will be responsible for developing sound technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle for hardware to meet military performance requirements.
Lead the mechanical development and production teams in support of tactical effectors for land based missions that achieve the performance requirements at the system-level from proposal development through customer sell off.
Ownership over these items across multiple contracts and spanning multiple years, including efforts critical to support future growth.
Work with our programs and internal and external customers to establish requirements and best value and best practice design options based on cost and schedule and appropriate technical data package requirements.
Ensures balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.
This role requires a balance of skills including attention to detail, root cause analysis, customer service, and relationship building. Candidate's ability to quickly adapt through use of technical expertise, leadership, communication skills, and responsiveness are paramount.
Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers. Help to understand what opportunities are needed to mature the organization on the technical front.
Support the factory and suppliers with product development, obsolescence, troubleshooting, domestically and internationally.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 12 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced STEM degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in a technical leadership role including experience across the development lifecycle
Experience leading and conducting trade studies, development and design, requirements development and management, and integration and test of mechanical engineering products.
Experience working across multiple functional and discipline organizations to successfully resolve technical challenges.
Experience in the development, creation, release, and updates of technical data packages.
Experience in the review and interpretation of technical documentation in a production environment.
Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimension and Tolerances)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or hardware systems design.
Experience working development and production programs for products used in military applications.
Experience working in a factory supporting full rate production of missile components and assemblies.
Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Specifications.
Experience working with suppliers that develop mechanical products, machined parts, and electronics.
Experience with CREO (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software.
Experience with PTC Windchill Product Data Management or equivalent configuration/data management software.
Strong technical background with high technical aptitude
Very strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills when working with team members and customers
Broad knowledge of RTX or defense industry projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area.
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:
What We Offer: Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and
ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs
or systems.
Typically requires:
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years
prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree
in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited
by local laws/regulations.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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