Sr Principal Mech Engr, Control Actuation Systems

RTX•Huntsville, AL

5d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Precision Control Actuation System department is seeking an expert mechanical engineer to join the PCAS organization to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems. You will provide various mechanical engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate. Based on skillsets, support may include but is 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 or mastery level knowledge within the control mechanism development domain, and exercise strategic vision to influence the functional and organizational strategies of the PCAS organization beyond assigned program work. 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.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering design.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Proficient in generating free body diagrams.
Proficient in Engineering processes and procedures.
Moderate 3D modeling skills with a prominent commercial software package.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Systems or Mechanical Engineering of servo controls.
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, design-for-manufacturing, 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide various mechanical engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate.
Support may include but is not limited to detailed mechanical design, earned value management, test design and execution, and systems engineering.
Flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets.
Work autonomously.
Exercise strategic vision to influence the functional and organizational strategies of the PCAS organization beyond assigned program work.
Engage in engineering builds, hardware integration, hardware tuning, and hardware verification.
Foster accelerated technical growth through direct access to subject matter experts.