Control Actuation System Engineer II

Company: Raytheon
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Date Posted: 2026-01-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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? ? 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? ? Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional) 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. 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