Senior Engineer, Mechanical, Control Actuation Systems

Position Overview

Practical control actuation system (PCAS) department of Raytheon (RTX). On‑site, U.S. residents only. U.S. citizenship and a valid, transferable DoD Secret clearance are required on day one.

The role of a mechanical design engineer supports development, build, and verification of control actuation systems within Integrated Product Teams.

As a PCAS mechanical engineer (P3 level), you will work autonomously with regular oversight, have advanced knowledge of control mechanism development, and coach lower‑level professionals.

You will provide mechanical engineering support that may include, but is not limited to:

• Detailed mechanical design
• Earned value management
• Test design and execution
• Systems engineering

Flex responsibilities based on current organizational needs.

Hands‑on hardware work opportunities, including engineering builds, hardware integration, tuning, and verification. Exposure to engineering labs, control system technology pyramid, and direct access to subject‑matter experts.

Active, existing DoD Secret clearance, transferable to the role, required on day one; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering

• Experience with systems or mechanical engineering of servo controls
• Development of CAS requirements, architecture, risk, verification, validation, system performance, safety, and environmental compliance
• Experience with control actuation systems using permanent‑magnet brush and brush‑less DC motors
• Experience with feedback control systems, sizing, testing, integration, DFM, kinematic and dynamic simulation and analysis
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Proficiency in engineering processes and procedures
• Moderate 3D modeling skills with a commercial CAD package
• Experience with Pro/Engineer/Creo, 3D modeling, and mechanical drawing generation
• Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, and dSpace
• Proven design and manufacturing knowledge in machined parts, injection‑molded parts, hobbing, broaching, sheet‑metal fabrication, BLDC motors, wire harnesses/flex harnesses, corrosion‑resistant steels, and aluminum alloys

Salary range: 86,800

USD – 165,200

USD. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs where applicable.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.