{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5c08f779e72270fb914ebccb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5c08f779e72270fb914ebccb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5c08f779e72270fb914ebccb","title":"Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Control Algorithm & Simulation","description":"Date Posted:\n\n2026-08-20\n\nCountry:\n\nUnited States of America\n\nLocation:\n\nUS-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10\n\nPosition Role Type:\n\nOnsite\n\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:\n\nActive 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\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\n\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\n\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1\n\nAt 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.\n\nThe Precision Control Actuation System department is seeking an expert controls systems engineer to join the PCAS organization to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems. The PCAS organization staffs controls systems engineers for a variety of roles supporting primarily control section Integrated Product Teams.\n\nLocations: This role may be staffed at the PCAS location in Tucson, AZ or Huntsville, AZ.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nYou will provide various controls engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate. Based on skillsets, support may include but is not limited to development of flight actuation control system architectures and implementation of advanced control laws to maximize performance, hardware test design and execution, and analysis of air performance simulation.\n\nYou will be expected to flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets.\n\nAt this grade level, you will be expected to work autonomously with regular and periodic oversight, have advance knowledge of air vehicle gear train dynamics and flight motor control, advanced control techniques, inertial sensors digital communications, and analysis of missile servo position performance - both in simulation, ground, and flight test.\n\nDevelopment of high fidelity motor and flexible gear train models containing nonlinearity and temperature dependencies.\n\nDevelopment and execution of test plans to verify performance against requirements and anchor models.\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe PCAS organization provides ample opportunities for hands-on hardware work. PCAS mechanical control engineers are exposed to a variety of lab activities including hardware integration, hardware testing, hardware tuning, and hardware verification.\n\nThe PCAS organization provides a strong technical learning environment with a dedicated control system technology pyramid comprised of engineering fellows.\n\nPCAS mechanical engineers are provided the opportunity for direct access to these subject matter experts, fostering accelerated technical growth.\n\nQualifications You Must Have\n\nTypically 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\n\nA minimum of 5 years of experience in air vehicle or missile flight actuation control design and/or analysis, including control architecture design, and/or requirements development, and/or performance analysis.\n\nQualifications We Prefer\n\nExperience with Systems or Mechanical Engineering of servo controls\n\nExperience with development of CAS requirements, CAS architecture, requirements risk, requirements verification and validation, system performance & function, safety and environmental compliance\n\nExperience in working with control actuation systems that employ permanent magnet brush and brush less DC motor technology\n\nExperience developing or modifying code in MATLAB and Simulink\n\nExperience testing high power actuation systems in the presence of loads and temperature\n\nExperience with feedback control systems, including sizing, testing and integration, design-for-manufacturing, kinematic and dynamic simulation and analysis\n\nResearch and/or applied experience in advanced control design techniques in areas such as nonlinear, robust, optimal, adaptive, fault-tolerant, and real-time control\n\nExperience with encoders, resolvers, gyros, power systems, and serial communication interfaces\n\nProven ability to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower-level work packages and tasks\n\nExperience with system identification techniques applied to flexible body dynamics, motor control and nonlinear systems\n\nExperience with gimbaled and line-of-sight pointing and stabilization systems\n\nFamiliarity with embedded software development and hardware/software integration\n\nKnowledge of system engineering design methods including requirements analysis and flow down, specification derivation and interface control documentation\n\nPerformance analysis by simulation including verification and validation techniques\n\nAbility to operate independently with minimal supervision\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines.\n\nExperience leading a control actuation development focused development team\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nOur 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.\n\nRelocation Eligibility\n\nLearn More & Apply Now! (Optional)\n\nPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.\n\nOnsite: 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nPrivacy Policy and Terms:","company":"Raytheon","rawCompany":"raytheon","city":"Tucson","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-25T01:53:45.479Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Control Algorithm & Simulation","description":"Date Posted:\n\n2026-08-20\n\nCountry:\n\nUnited States of America\n\nLocation:\n\nUS-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10\n\nPosition Role Type:\n\nOnsite\n\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:\n\nActive 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\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\n\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\n\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1\n\nAt 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.\n\nThe Precision Control Actuation System department is seeking an expert controls systems engineer to join the PCAS organization to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems. The PCAS organization staffs controls systems engineers for a variety of roles supporting primarily control section Integrated Product Teams.\n\nLocations: This role may be staffed at the PCAS location in Tucson, AZ or Huntsville, AZ.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nYou will provide various controls engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate. Based on skillsets, support may include but is not limited to development of flight actuation control system architectures and implementation of advanced control laws to maximize performance, hardware test design and execution, and analysis of air performance simulation.\n\nYou will be expected to flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets.\n\nAt this grade level, you will be expected to work autonomously with regular and periodic oversight, have advance knowledge of air vehicle gear train dynamics and flight motor control, advanced control techniques, inertial sensors digital communications, and analysis of missile servo position performance - both in simulation, ground, and flight test.\n\nDevelopment of high fidelity motor and flexible gear train models containing nonlinearity and temperature dependencies.\n\nDevelopment and execution of test plans to verify performance against requirements and anchor models.\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe PCAS organization provides ample opportunities for hands-on hardware work. PCAS mechanical control engineers are exposed to a variety of lab activities including hardware integration, hardware testing, hardware tuning, and hardware verification.\n\nThe PCAS organization provides a strong technical learning environment with a dedicated control system technology pyramid comprised of engineering fellows.\n\nPCAS mechanical engineers are provided the opportunity for direct access to these subject matter experts, fostering accelerated technical growth.\n\nQualifications You Must Have\n\nTypically 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\n\nA minimum of 5 years of experience in air vehicle or missile flight actuation control design and/or analysis, including control architecture design, and/or requirements development, and/or performance analysis.\n\nQualifications We Prefer\n\nExperience with Systems or Mechanical Engineering of servo controls\n\nExperience with development of CAS requirements, CAS architecture, requirements risk, requirements verification and validation, system performance & function, safety and environmental compliance\n\nExperience in working with control actuation systems that employ permanent magnet brush and brush less DC motor technology\n\nExperience developing or modifying code in MATLAB and Simulink\n\nExperience testing high power actuation systems in the presence of loads and temperature\n\nExperience with feedback control systems, including sizing, testing and integration, design-for-manufacturing, kinematic and dynamic simulation and analysis\n\nResearch and/or applied experience in advanced control design techniques in areas such as nonlinear, robust, optimal, adaptive, fault-tolerant, and real-time control\n\nExperience with encoders, resolvers, gyros, power systems, and serial communication interfaces\n\nProven ability to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower-level work packages and tasks\n\nExperience with system identification techniques applied to flexible body dynamics, motor control and nonlinear systems\n\nExperience with gimbaled and line-of-sight pointing and stabilization systems\n\nFamiliarity with embedded software development and hardware/software integration\n\nKnowledge of system engineering design methods including requirements analysis and flow down, specification derivation and interface control documentation\n\nPerformance analysis by simulation including verification and validation techniques\n\nAbility to operate independently with minimal supervision\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines.\n\nExperience leading a control actuation development focused development team\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nOur 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.\n\nRelocation Eligibility\n\nLearn More & Apply Now! (Optional)\n\nPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.\n\nOnsite: 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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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