Engineer II Air Vehicle Mechanisms REA

Date Posted:
2026-01-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928
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:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

We are currently hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to join the Precision Control Actuation Systems (PCAS) Department of the Hardware Engineering organization, located in Tucson, AZ (On-site).

This position is to support the Strategic Strike SSBU as a Mechanism REA.

The Mechanism Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) provides guidance in design maturation, verification, and validation tasks, driving execution of mechanism-related scope. This role demands expertise in technical and schedule management, along with the ability to lead projects on critical proprietary programs. Responsibilities include ensuring technical requirement traceability, aligning verification methods with customer expectations, providing supplier and factory support, and conducting design verification testing. The Mechanism REA also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integrating into the air vehicle.

In the Hardware Engineering Organization, this position requires cross-functional collaboration within an integrated product team to ensure design enhancements and system compatibility. It combines technical expertise to support test preparations, verification activities, and overall system performance.

What You Will Do

• Provide Adaptive Mechanical Engineering Support: Offer diverse mechanical engineering expertise to meet the fluctuating needs of the program. Responsibilities may include detailed mechanical design, test development and execution, systems engineering, and support for factory and supplier operations.
• Demonstrate Flexibility in Responsibilities: Adapt to changing organizational priorities by leveraging your skill set to address current program demands and ensure seamless execution of tasks.
• Deliver Specialized Mechanical Engineering Expertise: Contribute to the success of mechanisms and related systems through:
• Detailed mechanical design and analysis.
• Development and implementation of test plans.
• Supplier management and collaboration with factory teams.
• Processing and managing design or process changes.
• Supporting systems engineering initiatives based on program requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering or an advance degree.
• Experience in mechanical mechanism design OR flight control systems for aerospace applications.
• Experience working with and integrating hardware.
• Ability to obtain Secret Special Access government clearance (required prior to start date)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Creo modeling software and Windchill/cPDM for TDP maintenance and support including peer review process, change board process, variances, supplier requests and change notices
• Experience developing flight control systems for aerospace applications
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink
• Basic knowledge of DOORS, CAMEO, and/or other requirements management tools
• Systems engineering design and development
• Experience with dSPACE Real-time test systems
• Ability to cross collaborate with geographically distributed teams
• Ability to articulate, in both oral and written form, to technical, non-technical and management audiences

What We Offer

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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 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. 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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