Principal Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL218: 315 Bob Heath DriveHuntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive Huntsville AL 35806 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

The Precision Control Actuation System department is seeking a mechanical design engineer to join the multidisciplinary PCAS organization to support the development build and verification of control actuation systems. The PCAS organization staffs mechanical engineers for a variety of roles supporting primarily control section Integrated Product Teams.

What You Will Do

• You will provide various mechanical engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate. Based on skillsets support may include but not limited to detailed mechanical design earned value management test design and execution and systems engineering.

• You will be expected to flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets.

• At this grade level you will be expected to work autonomously have expert level knowledge within the control mechanism development domain and assist in developing strategic vision for functional and organizational strategies of the PCAS organization beyond assigned program work.

What You Will Learn

• The PCAS organization provides ample opportunities for handson hardware work.

• PCAS mechanical engineers are exposed to a variety of lab activities including engineering builds hardware integration hardware tuning and hardware verification.

• The PCAS organization provides a strong technical learning environment with a dedicated control system technology pyramid comprised of engineering fellows.

• PCAS mechanical engineers are provided the opportunity for direct access to these subject matter experts fostering accelerated technical growth.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Education: B.S. in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Math or related science degree

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering design or 5 years related experience with an advance degree.

• Experience in mechanical mechanism design OR flight control systems for aerospace applications OR Mechanical Engineering of servo controls

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with development of CAS requirements CAS architecture requirements risk requirements verification and validation system performance & function safety and environmental compliance.

• Experience in working with control actuation systems that employ permanent magnet brush and brush less DC motor technology

• Experience with feedback control systems including sizing testing and integration designformanufacturing kinematic and dynamic simulation and analysis

• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

• Proven ability to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower level work packages and tasks

• Proficient in generating free body diagrams

• Proficient in Engineering processes and procedures

• Moderate 3D modeling skills with a prominent commercial software package

• Experience with Pro/Engineer/CREO 3D 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 and related components corrosion resistant steels and aluminum alloys

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 101000 USD 203000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance shortterm disability longterm disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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