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Raytheon · 1 day ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Control Actuation Systems

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems within the Precision Control Actuation System department, requiring expert knowledge in control mechanism development and mechanical design.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

P4 – At this grade level, you will be expected to work autonomously, have expert level knowledge within the control mechanism development domain, and assist in developing strategic vision for 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

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering DesignControl Actuation SystemsSystems EngineeringGeometric DimensioningTolerancing3D ModelingMatlabSimulinkCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

A minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering design or 5 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

DoD Clearance: Secret

Preferred

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

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

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