Principal Common CAS Actuator Design Lead REA

Pratt & Whitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support, lead projects, and work autonomously within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should possess a STEM degree, with significant experience in mechanical mechanism design or flight-control systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance are required. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $101,000 to $203,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
• Experience in aerospace applications is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for a common CAS.
• Lead a small team and manage moderate-size projects.
• Work autonomously with minimal oversight.

Skills

Mechanical mechanism design

Flight-control systems

Hands-on hardware experience

Project-level effort estimation

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Creo modeling software

MATLAB/Simulink

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do

• You will provide mechanical engineering support for a common CAS, adapting to adopter needs. Support may include detailed mechanical design, earned‑value management, test design and execution, and systems engineering.
• You will serve as the main product POC and may lead a small team of lower‑level professionals.
• You will flex responsibilities based on the organization’s current needs and skill sets.
• You will work autonomously with minimal oversight, manage moderate‑size projects, delegate tasks, and leverage expert knowledge of control‑mechanism development to solve complex problems and influence policies and procedures.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain hands‑on hardware experience in our dedicated labs at Huntsville and Tucson.
• You will participate in engineering builds, hardware integration, tuning, and verification activities.
• Exposure to a strong technical learning environment supported by a control‑system technology “pyramid” of engineering fellows.
• Direct access to subject‑matter experts and mentoring relationships to accelerate your growth.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (unless local law prohibits).
• Or an advanced degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical mechanism design or flight‑control systems for aerospace applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing flight‑control systems for aerospace applications.
• Experience collaborating with major sub‑tier suppliers.
• Knowledge of design and verification testing for common or composable products.
• Flexibility to travel to supplier sites (including the United Kingdom) for TIMs.
• Experience creating daily action plans and tracking actions using a RAIL.
• Ability to perform performance testing on actuators and interpret results.
• Familiarity with gear design, motor design, and control architecture concepts.
• Experience with Creo modeling software and Windchill/cPDM for TDP maintenance and supply‑chain support.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Basic proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for model development and data analysis.
• Experience integrating hardware and working with dSPACE real‑time test systems.
• Strong project‑level effort estimation skills.
• Cross‑collaboration experience with geographically distributed teams.
• Certification in Earned Value Project Management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical, non‑technical, and management audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What We Offer

Our values drive performance for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we value Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is $101,000 – $203,000. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional incentives may be provided through annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

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