Senior Mechanical Engineer (Test Equipment) - P3
Butler
Tucson, AZ · Posted September 18, 2026
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About the job
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Tucson, AZ
Job ID: #73208
Pay Range: $80-90 ph (W2)
Duration: 6 - 12 mos
The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Test Equipment role involves leading the design, development, documentation, and maintenance of advanced mechanical test systems for products. This includes creating innovative solutions for production testing environments such as vibration, thermal, hydraulic, radio frequency, and electro-optical systems.
The role requires expertise in mechanical design, CAD modeling (ProE/CREO Parametric), geometric dimensioning and tolerance analysis, and configuration management. By integrating and validating test systems to meet stringent performance and reliability standards, the Senior Mechanical Engineer contributes to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support mission to create a safer, more secure world. 3-5 years of experience required.
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 .