Senior Principal Structural Analyst

Date Posted:

2023-10-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Radio Frequency and Mechanical Analysis Department is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer/Structural Analyst. The qualified candidate will have extensive experience in structural analysis and testing of airborne structures and will be responsible for detailed structural analysis to support all phases of programs including development and production. The position will be based at either our Dallas, TX or McKinney, TX location.

Analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand analyses to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software. In addition, the structural analyst is expected to have a high degree of technical competence and be a recognized technical leader and/or leader of teams of engineering analysts. The selected candidate will work under only general direction and will be expected to define the scope and level of analysis to meet required objectives and assist in program planning.

The structural analyst will be held accountable for completing their work and the work of others on their team within the agreed upon cost and schedule. The candidate will be expected to present their work for peer reviews and to be a peer reviewer for other engineers' work.

The customers of this position will include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government(s) personnel and programs. The selected candidate will work with the customer and engineering leadership to define testing required to validate structural analyses and to verify that hardware is compliant with requirements. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to plan and support tests, perform data reduction, and engage in structural model correlation. The candidate will also be expected to assist with proposal preparation including estimating the scope of new engineering projects.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

Analysis tasks spanning the spectrum from classical hand analysis to detailed analysis requiring the use of finite element analysis software.

Leading small teams of other structural analysts, peer reviewing your own work and the work of others.

Interpreting structural analysis results and proposing changes for design improvement.

Presenting results to internal and external customers.

Planning and supporting testing, data reduction and structural model correlation.

Estimating scope of structural engineering products for proposal support.

Qualifications You Must Have:

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience performing structural analysis or Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years performing structural analysis.

Ability to travel to government or other facilities in support of program activities, typically less than 15%.

Ability to work on-site at a Raytheon facility.

Ability to obtain a U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain special access program (SAP) security clearance.

U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Performing sizing calculations to determine scope of higher detail analysis models.

Performing peer reviews of analyses to validate process and results.

Delivering results to customers (internal and external).

Structural analysis using FEA software.

Proficiency with engineering workstations running Windows and Office suite.

Qualifications We Value:

Working knowledge of Abaqus FEA software.

10 or more years of experience of structural analysis of complex systems that require collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines.

Demonstrated experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction, and correlation.

Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines. ABET is the preferred accreditation standard.

Experience as a technical leader and/or leader of engineering teams.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, Raytheon Technologies is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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