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Perform detailed structural analyses to support all phases of programs
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Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements
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Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environments
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Work with limited oversight on complex problems to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
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Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product as well as acting as a reviewer for others work products
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Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
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Generate detailed, archival technical reports
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Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)
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Act as a technical leader (help define and develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and lead teams to meet program milestones
The Principal Mechanical Engineer-Structural Engineer job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.
Qualifications You Must Have
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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.
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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.
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Experience in running complex structural analysis (i.e PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, Dynamic, Static, Non-linear, Transient, or equivalent software
Qualifications We Prefer
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An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
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Understanding of mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis both inside and outside finite element tools
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Experience leading teams and strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment
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10+ years of professional experience in the structural analysis of complex systems that require collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines (such as a weapon system)
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Experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation
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Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis
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Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
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Experience with Matlab
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Experience presenting to external customers
What We Offer:
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.
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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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