Mechanical Engineer I Control Actuation Systems CAS

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Tucson seeks a mechanical engineer to contribute to the Precision Control and Actuation Systems (PCAS) team. You will apply engineering practices to mechanical design and development of motion control systems used in ground, sea, and air launch vehicles.

Responsibilities include collaborating with a cross-functional team, determining approaches, and delivering robust solutions, leveraging CREO and standard design practices. A STEM degree and CREO experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Experience with CREO or similar 3D modeling tools.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute engineering practices and problem-solving to mechanical design and development.
• Collaborate with a team to develop approaches and solutions for programs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CREO

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Precision Control and Actuation Systems department consists of nearly 150 engineers working collaboratively with internal and external customers and programs to provide innovative solutions for controlling our products motion, including ground, sea, and air launched vehicles used by a variety of end users who depend on the quality and integrity of our systems. Our systems include control algorithms and firmware, electronic control units, actuators containing high power motors and precision gear trains, electronic harnessing design, and other components for interfacing with the vehicle and packaging the control assemblies. Due to the highly cross-functional nature of these systems, we are constantly looking for talented engineers with a system-solution mindset.

This position is for a candidate who will be ready to contribute to the PCAS team with innovative solutions for challenging problems of mechanical/control systems.

What You Will Do

• You will contribute your knowledge of engineering practices and problem-solving to perform mechanical design and development activities.
• You will support, contribute, and collaborate in a team environment, receiving inputs from program or team experts, and work on projects, determining and developing approaches and solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience with CREO or similar 3D modeling tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Specific majors: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical design, engineering, and analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes, including machining, casting, forging, welding, and bonding.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing practices, dimensioning, and tolerancing.

What We Offer

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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.