Mechanical Engineer at RTX (Raytheon)

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

• Support Australia’s Defence mission through rapid capability delivery
• Design and integration of mission‑critical systems using advanced technologies
• Positions available at junior and mid-career experience levels

Raytheon Australia is proud to be the trusted capability partner of the Australian Defence Force, working hand-in-hand to deliver some of the most innovative and ground-breaking projects in the country.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to conduct engineering activities across Electronic Warfare (EW), Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD), Counter-Uncrewed Air System (C-UAS) and Communications Systems projects.

This role sits within our Rapid Capability Delivery organisation, where engineering teams work at pace to design, integrate, trial, and deliver capability in response to evolving operational needs. You will apply mechanical engineering expertise within multidisciplinary teams to support design maturation from concept through to verification and delivery.

Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities. In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to system design activities, including trade studies, to ensure mechanical designs are consistent with system baselines and meet performance requirements.
• Perform technical risk analysis to support hazard logs, safety cases, and risk mitigation activities.
• Develop and implement assigned mechanical systems and sub‑systems in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, and design requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality engineering outcomes and reinforce Raytheon’s reputation as a trusted partner in systems integration and mission support.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience designing electronics enclosures and integrating components into enclosures, preferably in a defence environment.
• Experience with 3D CAD software packages such as Creo.
• Experience in producing manufacture drawings in accordance with recognised standards.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplined team environment with systems, electrical and specialty engineers.
• Ability to design systems to specified requirements and develop documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Exposure to shock and vibration analysis and testing and knowledge of equipment environmental standards.
• Experience designing for maintenance access, cooling analysis, and cable routing design is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experience in a Defence related industry is desirable.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to Negative Vetting Level 1. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au.

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