Mechanical Engineer II, Control Actuation Systems

Date Posted:

2025-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 contribute to the development, manufacture, integration, and verification of control actuation systems as a Responsible Engineering Authority for Class IV/V hardware in Huntsville, AL.  This individual will be responsible for contributing to cross discipline engineering teams throughout the development life cycle.  The role will require ownership of design elements, ability to make individual contributions, and ability to maintain a technical  conscience  for the assigned elements.  Knowledge across mechanical mechanism design, systems engineering, and hardware test is highly valued in this role.  

What You Will Do​

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• P2 – At this grade level, the individual will be expected to work autonomously with limited supervision, have theoretical to advanced knowledge of the control mechanism development domain, and influence colleagues.​

• The PCAS organization provides ample opportunities for hands-on 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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math or related science degree​

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

​Qualifications We Prefer​

• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical design, engineering, and analysis.

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes, including machining, casting, forging, welding, and bonding.

• Knowledge of mechanical drawing practices, dimensioning, and tolerancing.

• xperience with Systems or Mechanical Engineering of servo controls​

• Experience with CAS requirements, CAS architecture

• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams

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

• Ability to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower-level work packages and tasks​

• Proficient in Engineering processes and procedures​

• Experience with Pro/Engineer/CREO 3D modeling and mechanical drawing generation​

• Experience using Matlab, Simulink, and dSpace​​

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers s