Principal Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems
Job in
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85731, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Raytheon
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posted Yesterday
Start Date:
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10
Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. The Precision Control Actuation System department is seeking a principal mechanical design engineer to join the PCAS organization to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems.
The PCAS organization staffs mechanical engineers for a variety of roles supporting primarily control section Integrated Product Teams.
What You Will Do You will provide various mechanical engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate. Based on skillsets, support may include but not limited to detailed mechanical design, earned value management, test design and execution, and systems engineering.
You will be expected to flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets.
At this grade level, you will be expected to work autonomously with minimal oversight, may manage moderate size projects, delegate work to lower level professionals, have advanced to expert knowledge of the control mechanism development domain, address problems that are difficult and complex, and influence others regarding policies, practices and procedures
What You Will Learn The PCAS organization provides ample opportunities for hands-on hardware work, with a dedicated lab space at our Huntsville and Tucson facility.
PCAS mechanical engineers are exposed to a variety of lab activities including engineering builds, hardware integration, hardware tuning, and hardware verification.
The PCAS organization provides a strong technical learning environment with a dedicated control system technology pyramid comprised of engineering fellows.
PCAS mechanical engineers are provided the opportunity for direct access to these subject matter experts, fostering accelerated technical growth.
Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advance degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Experience in mechanical mechanism design OR flight control systems for aerospace applicationsQualifications We Prefer Experience developing flight control systems for aerospace applications
Experience in mechanism design
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics Basic proficiency with model…
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