2026 Conversion - Mechanical Engineer I - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-914 ~ 6880 S Tucson Blvd ~ BIKE SHOP 914

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on 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 Bike Shop Department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work in an engineering environment to co-develop engineering hardware in accordance with customer and internal requirements, as well as industry standards. Candidates will collaborate with multi-disciplined design teams across multiple projects to bring design concepts to fruition, providing rapid engineering, fabrication, and prototyping solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle. 

This position is an onsite role in Tuscon, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Support planning and execution of Integration, Verification, or Flight Test activities in our labs, in the field, or at a test range
• Support and collaborate with multidisciplined teams in rapid reaction prototyping
• Creating and/or support with technical data packages (systems / mechanical / electrical drawings)
• Troubleshooting issues and anomalies with hardware and/or software, to identify root cause and implement and verify solutions
• Experience with CAD software tools (CREO, Mentor Graphics etc.)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment.
• Experience in rapid reaction prototype and development.
• Active and transferrable US government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active and in-scope US security clearance of Secret or higher.
• Experience with or exposure to various military platforms for weapons conveyance, such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Experience with instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Experience in a direct customer facing role

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility

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• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

• Onsite: Employees will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume including your projected graduation date when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

Clearance Information

• This position requires the eligibility to obtain security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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