RTX · 23 hours ago
Sr Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and its allies defend freedoms and deter aggression through advanced engineering expertise. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Precision Control Actuation System department to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems, focusing on test design and execution. The role requires autonomy in work, advanced knowledge of control mechanism development, and the ability to coach lower-level professionals.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
At this grade level, the individual will be expected to work autonomously with regular and periodic oversight, have advanced knowledge of the control mechanism development domain, and coach and review the work of lower level professionals
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
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or 3 years related experience with an advance degree
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
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Preferred
Experience with Systems or Mechanical Engineering of servo controls
Experience using Matlab, Simulink, and dSpace
Experience with verification of control systems
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
Proficient in generating free body diagrams
Proficient in Engineering processes and procedures
Moderate 3D modeling skills with a prominent commercial software package
Experience with Pro/Engineer/CREO 3D modeling and mechanical drawing generation
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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