Principal Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems

Raytheon; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and verification of control actuation systems. This role involves hands-on work, engaging expert knowledge, and contributing to the strategic vision of the Precision Control Actuation System (PCAS) organization.

Qualified candidates must possess a STEM degree and significant experience in mechanical engineering design. The position offers a salary range of $107,500 to $204,500 and various benefits including medical, dental, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with mechanical engineering design.
• Knowledge of controls and actuation systems.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and leverage expert knowledge in control mechanism development.
• Engage in hands-on hardware work including engineering builds and verification.
• Contribute to developing strategic vision for the PCAS organization.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Control actuation systems

3D modeling

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

MATLAB

Simulink

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Pro/Engineer/CREO

dSpace

Job description

Position Overview

At Raytheon, the Precision Control Actuation System (PCAS) department is seeking a mechanical design engineer to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems. You will provide mechanical engineering support as program needs fluctuate and may include detailed mechanical design, earned value management, test design and execution, and systems engineering.

Security Clearance Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret) is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously at this grade level, leveraging expert knowledge within the control mechanism development domain and assisting in developing strategic vision for the PCAS organization beyond assigned program work.
• Engage in hands‑on hardware work, including engineering builds, hardware integration, tuning, and verification.
• Access a strong technical learning environment with dedicated control system technology experts for accelerated growth.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering design experience.
• Experience with controls and actuation systems (CAS) for products, hardware, manufacturing, or design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems or mechanical engineering of servo controls.
• Experience with development of CAS requirements, architecture, risk, verification, validation, system performance, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Experience with control actuation systems that use permanent magnet brush and brush‑less DC motor technology.
• Experience with feedback control systems, including sizing, testing, integration, design for manufacturing, kinematic and dynamic simulation, and analysis.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Proven ability to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower‑level work packages.
• Proficient in generating free body diagrams and engineering processes and procedures.
• Moderate 3D modeling skills with a prominent commercial software package, such as Pro/Engineer/CREO.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and dSpace.
• Design and manufacturing knowledge in machined parts, injection molded parts, hobbing, broaching, sheet metal fabrication, BLDC motors, wire harnesses, and corrosion‑resistant steels and aluminum alloys.

Benefits

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 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, and holidays. Bonus programs may apply for qualifying positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.