Principal Mechanical Engineer Thermal Engineer

Date Posted : Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ805 : RMS AP BldgEast Hermans Road Building 805 Tucson AZ 85756 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Job Summary

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.

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Principal Thermal Engineer to join the MA&T Department. The Thermal Engineer is responsible for detailed thermal analysis on products throughout their lifecycle from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support. The analyses will cover a wide range of difficult problems requiring solutions that are imaginative thorough practicable and consistent with organization objectives. The analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand analyses to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software. A Thermal Engineer of this salary grade is expected to have a level of technical competence with thermodynamic principles. The Thermal Engineer will be held accountable for completing his / her work within the agreed upon cost and schedule. Additionally the selected candidate will be expected to present their work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer for other engineers work. Finally the engineer is expected to plan and support tests perform data reduction and engage in thermal model correlation.

What You Will Do

Perform Hand Calculations to determine scope of higher detail analysis models

Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve various program thermal challenges

Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements

Analyze test data to validate and correlate models

Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints

Review your work with peers to ensure technical accuracy

Present results to internal external and government customers

Generate detailed documentation of work and archive for reference

Act as a technical leader (help define / refine and / or develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and / or lead analysis / test teams

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelors degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience; An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience as follows : Masters is equal to 2 years of experience or a Ph.D. is equal to 5 years of experience

Experience in thermal analysis with any of the following tools : FloTHERM PATRAN Thermal Desktop / SINDA or ANSYS or equivalent

Experience in mechanical principles to solve classical thermal analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools and an ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Demonstrated experience in thermal testing : Planning organization execution data reduction and correlation

Demonstrated experience in leading a team of thermal analysts on major program efforts

Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Clearance must be active and transferable prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering

10 years of professional experience in the thermal analysis of complex systems that require collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines

Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent

Experience in Electronics Cooling and Aerodynamic Heating Analyses

Demonstrated experience in leading thermal testing : Planning organization execution data reduction and correlation

Earned Value Management System knowledge

Experience in supporting EACs BOEs and proposals

Experience presenting to external customers

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 youre 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.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects programs or

systems in order to provide enhancements within job area. Typically requires : A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years

prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering / Other Technical Positions : Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a

minimum of 8 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 attendselect 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Key Skills

Design,Academics,AutoCAD 3D,Cafe,Fabrication,Java

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 204500 - 204500