Senior Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems

RTX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a principal mechanical design engineer for the Precision Control Actuation System to support development, build, and verification of control actuation hardware. You will contribute to integrated product teams across programs and operate with increasing autonomy.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace mechanical design, DoD-level clearance, and the ability to collaborate across distributed teams, delivering robust mechanical solutions for flight control systems.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical mechanism design OR flight control systems for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for programs, including detailed design, earned value management, test design and execution, and systems engineering.
• Flex responsibilities based on current organizational needs and skill sets.
• Work autonomously with minimal oversight, manage moderate size projects, and influence policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

Flight control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

dSPACE

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a principal mechanical design engineer for the Precision Control Actuation System to support development, build, and verification of control actuation hardware. You will contribute to integrated product teams across programs and operate with increasing autonomy.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace mechanical design, DoD-level clearance, and the ability to collaborate across distributed teams, delivering robust mechanical solutions for flight control systems.