Principal Common CAS Actuator Design Lead REA

Date Posted:

2025-12-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s 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 multi-disciplinary PCAS organization to support the development, build, and verification of common control actuation systems, focused on actuator design, where the individual will specifically be responsible for a common Actuator product. This role supports an integrated product team implemented across multiple programs / stakeholders with a focus on stakeholder management and therefore requires cross-functional, cross-discipline, and external collaboration.

What You Will Do

• You will provide various mechanical engineering support for a common CAS, depending on needs of the adopters, support needs may 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 the main product POC and may lead a small team of lower level professionals

• 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 with minimal oversight, may manage moderate size projects, delegate work to lower level professionals, have advanced to expert knowledge of the control mechanism development domain, address problems that are difficult and complex, and influence others regarding policies, practices and procedures

What You Will Learn

• The PCAS organization provides ample opportunities for hands-on hardware work, with a dedicated lab space at our Huntsville and Tucson facility.

• 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. Mentor relationships are encouraged.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or an advance degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

• Experience in mechanical mechanism design OR flight control systems for aerospace applications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.  U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

​Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing flight control systems for aerospace applications

• Experience collaborating with major subtier suppliers

• Knowledge of design and verification test of systems for common or composable products

• Flexibility to travel to supplier sites (including United Kingdom) for TIMs

• Create Daily Action Plans and track actions using a RAIL

• Perform performance testing on actuators and interpret results

• Familiarity with concepts of gear design, motor design and control architecture

• Experience with Creo modeling software and Windchill/cPDM for TDP maintenance and support including peer review process, change board process, variances, supplier requests and change notices

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

• Basic profici