Date Posted:
2026-05-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH
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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products.
From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.
The MA&T team is seeking a mid-level career Structural Engineer to join our MA&T Center in Huntsville, AL.
As a Structural Engineer you will get the opportunity to work on products throughout their lifecycle from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support. Engineers will join and learn from a team of 200+ engineers working in all areas of structural engineering, and can expect a wide variety of assignments, from classical stress analyses to cutting edge computer aided analysis methodologies and test support both on-site and at locations around the world.
What You Will Do
Perform detailed structural analyses to support all phases of programs
Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements
Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environments
Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product
Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
Generate detailed, archival technical reports
Support on-site structural test activity
Travel off-site to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)
The Engineer II - Mechanical Analysis and Test job is in Huntsville, AL and the position is onsite.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree
Experience in structural analysis (i.e. PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software)
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Qualifications We Prefer
Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently
5+ years of professional experience in stress/structural analysis
Experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation
Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis
Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
Experience with Matlab
Experience presenting to external customers
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities
Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
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 that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
Please ensure the role @type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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