Principal Mechanical Engineer, Controls and Actuation

Job Description

Date Posted : 2025-10-13

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ862 : 3360 Hemisphere Loop Bldg M10 3360 East Hemisphere Loop Building M10, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Precision Control Actuation System (PCAS) department is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for leading teams of cross function engineers through the development life cycle, with the responsibility of providing technical oversight of the effort.

Technical oversight spans across mechanical, electrical, controls, firmware, and systems engineering disciplines.

You will be expected to provide individual contributions as staffing needs vary.  Knowledge across mechanical mechanism design, systems engineering, and hardware test is highly valued in this role.

At this grade level, you will be expected to work autonomously with minimal oversight from manager or team lead, have advanced to expert knowledge in the control mechanism development domain, and coach and review the work of lower level professionals.

What You Will Learn

The PCAS organization provides ample opportunities for hands-on hardware work, with a dedicated lab space at our Huntsville 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 unless prohibited by local laws / regulations.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical design

Experience developing flight control systems for aerospace applications and / or Experience in mechanism design

Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.  U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or  Physics

Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB / Simulink

Experience working with and integrating hardware.

Basic knowledge of DOORS, CAMEO, and / or other requirements management tools

Systems engineering design and development

Experience with dSPACE Real-time test systems

Proven ability to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower-level work packages and tasks

Ability to estimate project / tasks level of effort

Experience and certifications in Earned Value Project Management

Ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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