Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and t…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Aerospace Structures, CAD Design, Cost Account Management, Supplier Management
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$87k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tra…
Skills: RF Circuit Design, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Mixed Signal Analysis, Digital Signal Processing
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
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Skills: 3D Design, CATIA, AutoCAD, PLM, ANSYS
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$87k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and t…
Skills: Mechanical Design, 3D CAD, GD&T, Airframe Design, Electronics Packaging
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tra…
Skills: RF Circuit Design, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Mixed Signal Analysis, Digital Signal Processing
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$87k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements…
Skills: FMECA, Reliability Predictions, Environmental Stress Screening, Derating, FRACAS
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
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Skills: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry, Preventative Maintenance
Tucson, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: T…
Skills: Materials Management, Supplier Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Contracting, Proposal Development
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$87k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 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: Active an…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Integration Testing, Test Planning, Design Verification, Qualification Testing
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tra…
Skills: RF Subsystem Design, Radar Development, Antenna Design, RF Seeker Integration, Supplier Management
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$88k–$163k/yr
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who …
Skills: Project Management, Hardware Product Development, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Budgeting
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$87k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. ci…
Skills: Property Records Management, FAR Compliance, DFAR Compliance, SAP, Asset ERP Systems
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory aut…
Skills: Electro-mechanical Troubleshooting, EO/IR Systems Maintenance, Electrical Diagnostics, System Integration, Technical Documentation
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
Overview We are seeking a Designer/Drafter CAD Technician who will be responsible for supporting engineering and manufacturing by working closely with the engineering department to perform engineering change orders tasks…
Skills: SolidWorks, CAD Drafting, Engineering Change Orders, CNC Fabrication, Bill-of-Materials
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$148k–$222k/yr
Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are…
Skills: Product Design, Project Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Technical Troubleshooting, Requirements Analysis
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$69k–$131k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tran…
Skills: Lab Management, Environmental Testing, Safety Compliance, Property Management, Metrology
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$87k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-849 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 849 (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements…
Skills: Material Requirements Planning, Supply Chain Management, Program Integration, Budgeting, Financial Management
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
Apex Microtechnology (Apex) offers industry-leading innovation in the design and development of precision power analog components used to control current, voltage and speed for applications in the hi-rel industrial, defe…
Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$132k–$252k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to…
Skills: Cost Modeling, Lifecycle Cost Analysis, Systems Engineering, Affordability Methodologies, Design-to-Cost
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$29/hr
CAD Drafter Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact. As our CAD Drafter for our Survey & Geospatial team in Tucson, you'll play a key …
Skills: Civil 3D, Carlson AutoCAD, Survey Drafting, Mapping, Technical Drawing
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Lead a team of engineers to design, develop, and test next-generation aerospace mechanisms and structures. Coordinate engineering activities across multiple products while managing budgets, suppliers, and factory operations.
Requires a STEM degree with at least 8 years of experience (or 5 with an advanced degree) and an active U.S. government security clearance. Must have expertise in mechanical product design, CAD tools, and production support.
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 clearanceAt 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 Advanced Airframes Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering provides Mechanical Engineering support to develop solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our core mechanical engineering responsibilities include requirements/conceptual development, design, integration, and test support. We partner with several Mechanical Product Team departments to provide full system solutions.
The Advanced Airframes Department is currently hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer that will be located on site in Tucson, Arizona. In this on-site role, you will play a pivotal part as a member of a mechanical or engineering team to design, analyze, and optimize next-generation aerospace mechanisms and structures. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing engineering activities across multiple products, designing complex sub-systems or systems, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring seamless collaboration with suppliers and Raytheon factory operations, and program IPT’s. This position may include Cost Account Management (CAM) responsibilities for labor and material.
Lead a small to mid-sized team of engineers to design, develop, integrate, and test mechanical hardware within the Advanced Technologies area, often requiring the ability to delegate and review the work of others.
Provide positive influence and mentorship to junior team members by setting the example.
Ensure engineering engagement and coordination within the IPT for the Technical Data Package, working closely with RSE/REA/Designer teams.
Oversee hardware procurement coordination and manage the material budget within cost constraints. Ensure on time delivery of compliant hardware with well-documented pedigree.
Collaborate with both Functional and Program higher level management. Provide ongoing status updates and participate in key program meetings, including IPT meetings, ERB/CCB reviews, R&O discussions, and Critical Chain reviews.
Assist with the management of mechanical risks and opportunities.
Support failure investigations, as required.
Present technical and/or cost/schedule content to team members, peers, management, and government customers.
Oversee production factory development, production rate ramp-up, factory assembly processes, and FAI/Prove-in milestones.
Collaborate with government customers and Suppliers.
Work independently, under limited supervision, to manage the team to achieve technical milestones and meet cost and schedule commitments. May include Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities.
Work environment is primarily onsite, but may include occasional travel, labs, and field work.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
A minimum of 5 years of mechanical products and/or subassembly design, integration, and production support.
Experience with supplier engagement processes, factory development, and/or production ramp-up.
Experience with CAD design tools
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 9 years of professional experience in hardware design, development, and/or test of defense-related components or systems.
2+ Years of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) with application of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and principles.
Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and drawing practices and interpretation for mechanical hardware. Certification to ASME Y14.5 at a Senior or Technologist level.
Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience in Creo Parametric and Windchill.
Proposal experience including writing Basis of Estimates (BOE’s) and providing material estimating inputs.
Experience managing Suppliers to develop complex sub-systems or hardware.
Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work.
Able to network / influence outside of the Department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment.
Experience with effective communication (written and verbal) during collaboration with others to document design decisions and results, to perform trade studies, and to communicate to program leadership and customers through presentations and reports.
Experience managing drawing release schedules and/or design review preparation of technical content.
Existing DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
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
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Offices: Arlington, VA, US
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