Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance:
Active U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) is required prior to start date.

Company Overview:
At Raytheon (RTX), we are dedicated to defending freedoms and deterring aggression. With a heritage of more than 100 years, we solve hard problems to create a safer world.

The Electro-Optics (EO) department seeks a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and integration of precision opto-mechanical subsystems for infrared and visible imaging systems. This role ensures EO hardware performs reliably in demanding environments and transitions successfully from development into production.

• Lead concept development, detailed design, and documentation of opto-mechanical assemblies using Creo (Pro/E).
• Design precision structures, mounts, housing, and mechanisms supporting imaging sensors and optical assemblies.
• Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T (ANSI Y14.5) to ensure manufacturability and performance.
• Support structural and thermal analyses (including FEA) to validate designs.
• Participate in hardware integration, verification, and environmental test activities.
• Support transition to production, including supplier collaboration, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Deliver technically sound solutions within cost, schedule, and performance constraints.

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred) including modeling and drawing creation.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5.
• Experience designing mechanical hardware for precision assemblies.

• Experience supporting infrared or visible imaging systems.
• Opto-mechanical design experience involving imagers, afocal assemblies, gimbals, or focus/field-of-view switching mechanisms.
• Experience performing or collaborating on Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience supporting environmental qualifications (vibration, shock, thermal).
• Industry experience transitioning hardware from development to production.

RTX values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation assistance is available.

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD. Benefits include 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, holidays, and incentive compensation programs when applicable.

Security clearance is required. The role is U.S.

-based in Tucson, AZ. RTX anticipates the application window to close approximately 40 days from the posting date.

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.

.