Senior Actuation Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 organization staffs mechanical engineers for a variety of roles supporting primarily control section Integrated Product Teams. You will be expected to flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets.

What You Will Do

• At this grade level, you will be expected to work autonomously with limited oversight, have advanced understanding of the Systems Engineering domain, manage small projects that enhance PCAS organization around assigned program work, and provide guidance to other professionals.

• Support may include but is not limited to detailed systems design, test design and execution, systems engineering, proposals and estimates, or earned value management. 

• ​In this position, the candidate will be responsible for developing technical solutions for a wide range of high performance actuation system and motion control challenges, such as aerodynamic steering, thrust vectoring, attitude and divert maneuvering, pointing, and stabilizing of missile systems & subsystems.  

• Responsibility will cover a portion of the life cycle of the product, from conceptualizing and design, to prototyping and manufacturing, integration and verification testing, through production support.  

• You will be expected to apply sound systems engineering principles to define and solve sometimes complex system problems while influencing engineering teams to include electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control systems engineering, software and firmware engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain and others.

• The position will address requirements development for actuation systems, sub-units, modules and software/firmware; improve systems tools and processes for actuation systems; aid development of Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) standards; leverage Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices for actuation systems; enhance standardized actuation system architectures with modularity, scalability and adaptability; improve standardized verification methods and approaches for Design Verification Testing, Qualification Testing and Acceptance Test; create re-usable and scalable design and development documents to maximize cross-program efficiency. The candidate working with the multi-disciplinary actuation team will implement these systems engineering practices on program applications and influence continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and eliminate systemic issues.

• Day-to-day activities are highly collaborative, both internally across Raytheon as well as externally with suppliers, partners and customers.  

What You Will Learn

• The PCAS organization provides a strong technical learning environment with a dedicated technology pyramid comprised of engineering fellows.  PCAS engineers are provided the opportunity for direct access to these subject matter experts, fostering accelerated technical growth.

• Hands-on opportunity is plentiful, as great emphasis is put on exposing designers to the hardware through participation in prototype building and verification testing, thus enabling firsthand knowledge of system performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Experience with electromagnetic or electrohydraulic control actuation systems

Qualifications We Prefer

• Five (5) years of experience with systems, electrical or mechanical engineering of actuation systems or motion controls

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

• Experience developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems across multiple parts of the product lifecycle such as proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test

• Ability to estimate project / tasks level of effort and to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower-level work packages and tasks

• Ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences

• Experience developing requirements and decomposing or deriving applicable technical requirements from higher level specifications

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

• Experience working with a wide variety of industry / military standards and specifications for system, DC motor, and mechanism design (AGMA, IEEE, INCOSE, SAE, etc.)

• Experience with feedback control systems, including control theory, system sizing, testing and integration, design to manufacturing, kinematic and dynamic simulation and analysis

• Experience of developing system based models including Matlab/Simulink and SysML

• Experience of Hardware In The Loop development and tools such as dSpace

• Experience in design and development of test equipment for electromechanical systems that operate under high load and rate

• Experience on Failure Investigation Teams with FRACAS / FRB / FR / A / CA

• Experience in working with control actuation systems that employ permanent magnet brush and brushless DC motor technology and with different actuation drive systems including trapezoidal drive, sine drive and field oriented control

• Experience of actuation communication busses; electromechanical actuators (using gears, ballscrews, leadscrews etc); position sensors; electronic controllers and power amplifiers

• Basic understanding of packaging electromechanical systems for management of grounding, shielding and electrical noise in compact designs

• Current DoD Security Clearance

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 candidate’s 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, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining 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 company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based 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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