Sr Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems

Raytheon; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in Huntsville, Alabama, is hiring a mechanical engineer to develop control systems. The role requires significant expertise in engineering, oversight responsibilities, and hands-on hardware work.

Ideal candidates should have a STEM degree and extensive mechanical engineering experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $86,800 to $165,200 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with servo controls and feedback systems.
• Proficiency in engineering processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously with oversight on control mechanism development.
• Engage in hardware work including integration and verification.
• Access technical learning environments to accelerate growth.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Control systems

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

3D modeling

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

Pro/Engineer/CREO

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Location: Huntsville, Alabama – 315 Bob Heath Dr.

Role Type: Onsite.

Security Clearance: Requires an active and transferable DoD Secret clearance prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

What You Will Do

• Work autonomously with periodic oversight, advanced knowledge of control mechanism development, and coach lower‑level professionals.
• Engage in hands‑on hardware work, including engineering builds, hardware integration, tuning, and verification.
• Access a strong technical learning environment with subject‑matter experts to accelerate growth.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typical requirement: a STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience or 3 years of related experience with an advanced degree.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with systems or mechanical engineering of servo controls.
• Experience developing CAS requirements, architecture, risk, verification and validation, system performance and function, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Experience with control actuation systems using permanent‑magnet or brush‑less DC motor technology.
• Experience with feedback control systems, including sizing, testing and 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.
• Proficiency in generating free‑body diagrams.
• Proficiency in engineering processes and procedures.
• Moderate 3D modeling skills with a commercial software package.
• Experience with Pro/Engineer/CREO 3‑D modeling and mechanical drawing generation.
• Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, and dSPACE.
• Proven design and manufacturing knowledge in machined parts, injection molded parts, hobbing, broaching, sheet‑metal fabrication, BLDC motors, wire harnesses/flex harnesses, corrosion‑resistant steels, and aluminum alloys.

Benefits

Salary Range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs subject to business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.