Senior Actuation Systems Electrical Engineer

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tewksbury, MA is looking for a Senior Engineer in Control Systems. This role involves developing solutions for complex actuation systems and requires U.S. citizenship along with a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in actuation systems, supported by strong project management and communication skills.

Salary range is $86,800 – $165,200, with an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for Bachelor’s holders.
• Experience with actuation systems or motion controls (at least 5 years).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for high-performance actuation system challenges.
• Manage small projects and provide guidance to other professionals.
• Design and test actuation systems throughout the product life cycle.

Skills

Electromagnetic control actuation systems

Project management

Matlab/Simulink

Feedback control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (engineering, physics, mathematics)

Master’s or Ph.D. in related field

Tools

dSpace

Hardware-In-The-Loop development

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Engineer – Control Systems (Onsite). Location: Tewksbury, MA; travel to Marlborough, MA; Andover, MA; Woburn, MA; and/or Pelham, NH may be required. The role is based at the Raytheon / RTX facility located at 50 Apple Hill Dr, Assabet Bldg.

Security Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required. A DoD Secret clearance is required and must be active and maintained after day one.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for a wide range of high-performance actuation system and motion control challenges (array or launcher deployment, platform/enclosure stabilization, and azimuth rotation of array, platform/enclosures or launcher).
• Work autonomously with limited oversight, manage small projects around assigned program work, and provide guidance to other professionals.
• Design, test, and support operations of actuation systems throughout the product life cycle (conceptualization, design, prototyping, manufacturing, integration, verification testing, and production support).
• Apply systems engineering principles to define and solve complex actuation system problems while coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, control, software/firmware, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Support and drive execution of product development projects under the guidance of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field) required; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for Bachelor’s holders; minimum 3 years for advanced degree holders; experience with electromagnetic or electrohydraulic control actuation systems required.
• Experience with actuation systems or motion controls (at least 5 years).
• Experience developing technical solutions across product lifecycle (proposal, design, manufacture, integration, test).
• Strong project management skills: estimating effort, decomposing tasks, and managing deliverables.
• Excellent written and oral communication for technical, non‑technical, and management audiences.
• Experience with feedback control systems, system sizing, testing, integration, design to manufacturing, kinematic and dynamic simulation.
• Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink for system modeling.
• Experience with Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop development tools such as dSpace.
• Design and development of test equipment for electromechanical systems operating under high load and rate.
• Experience with failure investigation teams (FRACAS / FRB / RCCA).
• Experience with permanent‑magnet brush and brushless DC motors; understanding of trapezoidal, sine, and field‑oriented control.
• Familiarity with actuation communication buses, electromechanical actuators (gears, ball screws, lead screws), position sensors, electronic controllers, and power amplifiers.
• Basic packaging skills for grounding, shielding, and electrical noise management in compact designs.
• Knowledge of command‑line interfaces, Unix systems, networking, and software.
• Existing U.S. DoD security clearance is required; prior engineering team‑lead experience (hardware, electrical, or integration) is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD. Eligible for relocation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and annual incentive programs (subject to business unit and collective bargaining agreements).

EEO Statement

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 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.