Section Lead Thermal Analysis

Date Posted:
2026-09-28


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A


Position Role Type:
Unspecified


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
Job Description
At RTX, the world's 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.
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. ​
Raytheon Mechanical Engineering (ME) leads in mechanical hardware design, development and production of missiles, radar, sonar, torpedo and combat system equipment. The Mechanical Engineering group uses state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Raytheon CORE principles. ME capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test and documentation.
The Mechanical Analysis and Test Department (MA&T) is responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of all RMD Products. From the preliminary concept to fielded weapon support, MA&T delivers innovative and robust structural analysis solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental and proprietary empirically based techniques, to state of the art finite element methods and commercial computer codes; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.
We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.
This position is in Tucson, Arizona. The position is onsite.
Travel will be required.
Responsibilities to Anticipate
Act as a technical leader (help define/refine and/or develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and/or lead analysis/test teams
Support staffing requests to ensure all programs are staffed the appropriate personnel.
Engage with team members to discuss performance and career development
Assist with proposal preparation including estimating the scope of new engineering projects.
Perform Hand Calculations to determine scope of higher detail analysis models
Perform detailed analysis to solve diverse program structural challenges
Perform peer reviews of all analysis to validate process and results
Document results according to Raytheon ME standards
Deliver results to customers (internal and external)
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and 8+ years of experience OR in absence of a degree, 12 years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience
8 years of thermal analysis experience
Experience in leadership of engineering teams driving technical and cost performance
Experience with Thermal Finite Element Analysis using PATRAN or ANSYS or equivalent software.
Experience in mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools
Experience in workstations that run Windows and Office Suite
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work on a Raytheon plant-site including the ability to attend in-person meetings, visit test laboratories
10 or more years of experience in the structural analysis of complex systems that require collaboration of multiple engineering disciplines (such as a weapon system)
Experience mentoring new hires and junior engineers
Earned Value Management System knowledge
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation
Strong interpersonal skills working in a