Thermal Analyst ; Onsite
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Test Engineer
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH 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 Thermal Analyst I is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, the Thermal Analyst 1 delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the‑art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
- Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve various program thermal design challenges
- Generate test plans to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to requirements
- Support test setup and execution, analyze test data, correlate and validate thermal models
- Work with experienced engineers on problems of moderate complexity to provide solutions within program cost and schedule constraints
- Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work product
- Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
- Generate detailed, archival technical reports
You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
- Experience with any of the following tools:
FloTHERM, PATRAN, Thermal Desktop/SINDA, ANSYS or equivalent - Experience of applying mechanical principles to solve classical thermal engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools
- Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
- Academic or professional experience in electronics cooling and aerodynamic heating analyses
- Thermal test and instrumentation experience
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 Eligibility
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.
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