Sr. Controls and Actuation Systems (CAS) Integration and Test Engineer

RTX • Tucson, AZ

70d • $82,000 - $164,000

About The Position

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 Sr. mechanical design engineer to join the PCAS organization to support the development, build, and verification of specialty control actuation systems (CAS), where the individual will specifically be responsible for design testing and verification, including hands-on test functions. This role supports an integrated product team and therefore requires cross-functional and cross-discipline collaboration.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or 3 years related experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in mechanism design OR flight control systems for aerospace applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace control systems, including development and execution of verification and characterization tests and test programs.
• Experience collaborating with major subtier suppliers to achieve compliant design and test deliverables, as well as hardware.
• Experience using structured approaches to solving issues including Fault Trees and/or fishbone diagrams.
• 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 proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience working with and integrating hardware.
• Systems engineering design and development.
• Experience with dSPACE Real-time test systems.
• Ability to estimate project/tasks level of effort.
• Ability to cross collaborate with geographically distributed teams.
• Experience and certifications in Earned Value Project Management.
• Ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide various mechanical engineering functions for a specialty CAS, including integration and testing of the CAS performance and functionality.
• Support detailed mechanical design, earned value management, test design and execution, and systems engineering based on skillsets.
• Flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight, have advanced knowledge of the control mechanism development domain, and coach and review the work of lower level professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees