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Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ

R.E. Darling Co

Engineering Technician III

Tucson, AZ

Mechanically inclined * Good verbal and written communication skills Specific Tasks and Focus Areas ... Write or outline procedures and submit to the engineer * Support the development and execution of ...

Howmet Aerospace

Quality Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$68K - $87K/yr

Specific Responsibilities Include: Entry Level Quality Engineering position with basic mechanical and/or manufacturing knowledge who is familiar with and basic quality principles. The Quality ...

The Building People

HVAC Engineering Technician II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

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... the Engineer Tech 1 for the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and ... Commercial HV AC/R Journeyman level training/certification at a college/trade school. * Able to ...

US Department of the Navy

GENERAL ENGINEER

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$91K/yr

... mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...

Howmet Aerospace

Quality Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$61K - $80K/yr

Specific Responsibilities Include: Entry Level Quality Engineering position with basic mechanical and/or manufacturing knowledge who is familiar with and basic quality principles. The Quality ...

US Department of the Navy

General Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$91K/yr

Successful completion of a degree in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a ... mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and ...

WSP

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Tucson, AZ

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Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on ... soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build ...

WSP

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

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Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on ... soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build ...

Raytheon

Navigation/IMU Engineer II

Tucson, AZ

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We are seeking entry-level candidates willing to collaborate, innovate, and team with our engineers ... Experience with mechanical and solid state accelerometers. * Experience working with missiles or ...

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How much do entry level r&d mechanical engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level r&d mechanical engineer in Tucson, AZ is $31.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.43 and $35.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectEntry Level R&D Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development teams, innovation-focused settingsDesign offices, manufacturing facilities, product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, R&D departmentsManufacturers, engineering firms, product companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level R&D roles in mechanical engineeringDifferences in design-focused mechanical engineering roles

Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineers focus on developing new technologies and prototypes in research environments, while Mechanical Design Engineers primarily work on designing and improving existing products for manufacturing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and work settings.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$76K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

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This position is located Southwestern Region, Region 3, Coronado National Forest.
? For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Kerwin Dewberry at kerwin.dewberry@usda.gov.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Basic Requirement:
GS-0810 Series:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
  1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
  2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
  3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
  4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)

In addition to meeting the basic requirement listed above, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-11 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level;
OR
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled).
OR
An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.) Professional engineering experience is defined as nonroutine engineering work that required and was characterized by (1) professional knowledge of engineering; (2) professional ability to apply such knowledge to engineering problems; and (3) positive and continuing development of professional knowledge and ability.
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following:
  • Monitored performance of a contract by ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications;
  • Conducted assessment surveys;
  • Developed civil engineering requirements for infrastructure projects;
  • Planned and conducted engineering projects according to clear and specified objectives; and/or
  • Performed routine safety related assessments, for example determining compliance with existing Federal, State, and/or organization safety regulations and/or analyzed and evaluated potential safety regulation deficiencies.
For the GS-12 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level;
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following:
  • Performed technical calculations and identified the most economical and efficient procedures for civil engineering projects;
  • Prepared completed and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for civil engineering projects;
  • Performed engineering project management or asset management; and/or
  • Evaluated engineering plans or documents prepared by others prior to start of construction and recommended corrective actions.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:See above for education that may be qualifying for the GS-11 grade level. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the GS-12.Employment Type: OTHER

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