Date Posted:

2026-08-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

The Radar, Airborne, and Space Systems Department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I, Structural Analyst. The qualified candidate will be responsible for detailed structural analysis to support all phases of programs including development and production. The position will be onsite at our McKinney, TX location.  

Analysis tasks will span the spectrum from classical hand analyses to detailed analyses requiring the use of finite element analysis software. 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 include evaluating RF and EO/IR hardware designs for static and dynamic strength, fatigue, durability, stiffness, thermos-elastic behavior, and other system and sub-system level performance metrics such as field-of-view or line-of-sight.

The selected candidate will work under general guidance and will be held accountable for completing their work within the agreed upon cost and schedule. The candidate will be expected to present their work for peer reviews and external customer reviews. The selected candidate will work with the customer and engineering leadership to define testing required to validate structural analyses and to verify compliance with requirements. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to plan and support tests, perform data reduction and engage in structural model correlation.

What You Will Do 

• Analysis tasks spanning the spectrum from classical hand analysis to detailed analysis requiring the use of finite element analysis software.
• Interpreting structural analysis results and proposing changes for design improvement.
• Developing high quality analysis reports for peer reviews.
• Presenting results to internal and external customers.
• Planning and supporting testing, data reduction and structural model correlation.

What You Will Learn

• How to work as part of an Integrated Product Team, collaborating with other engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems for our customers
• How structural engineering is conducted in an innovative industry setting, through comprehensive department-sponsored training and mentoring from senior staff

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related (STEM) field obtained prior to start..
• 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.

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to travel to government or other facilities in support of program activities, typically less than 15%
• Proficiency with engineering workstations running Windows and Office suite.
• Working knowledge of Abaqus FEA software.
• Vibration and dynamics experience.
• Programming skills in tools such as Python and Matlab.
• Structural test experience.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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