Mechanical Test Engineer

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.
$57-65
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Rhode Island, Middletown
May 21, 2026
Mechanical Test Engineer Location:Middletown, RH Job ID: #72617 Pay Range: $57-65 Confidential or higher clearance required What You Will Do: Perform instrumentation planning and test conduct of all Hardware Tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testing Dynamic and thermal data acquisition and analysis Provide test fixture design coordination Work independently and take ownership of program/project to achieve schedule, financial, and technical goals Prepare test plans, schedules, test reports, and technical documentation of project work assigned Work directly with design engineering, structural analysis personnel, manufacturing engineering, and commercial customers Provide technical expertise to programs as needed Factory and supplier testing support domestically and internationally Generate detailed, archival technical reports Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment) Willingness to travel to domestic Raytheon sites, suppliers, and government facilities Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a lab environment Confidential or higher clearance required Qualifications We Prefer: Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Experience in Hardware and Environmental Testing (i.e. Dynamic Shock/Vibration, Climatic, Structural) Experience in one or more of the following areas: Signal processing, data acquisition, field test instrumentation, or structural testing Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent Experience with Matlab Experience presenting to external customers Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities Benefits provided:401K,medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.