Principal Product Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-03



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• You will interface with both executive factory and program leadership personnel to develop cost reduction activities, mitigate process defects, and promote effective design choices through statistical analysis.
• Gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with development RF Microelectronics (Fire Control AESAs, Electronic Warfare, SATCOMs, etc.)
• Work as the liaison between the factory and program to improve producibility of complex RF electronics components and assemblies.

What You Will Learn

• You will have the opportunity to resolve product specific design and process challenges for a complex hybrid design and numerous subassemblies.
• Intimate details of the processes and equipment used to assemble the hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree in STEM or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
• Currently possess or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Materials and process experience with an in-depth knowledge of MIL-STD-883, J-STD-001H, AS9100, RF microelectronics in a production environment.
• Strong and effective communication skills to convey technical trade studies with internal and external customers
• Data driven and results oriented individual with track record of mitigating risks and capturing opportunities on large scale program efforts.
• Focuses on operational plans with short to medium term (1-2 year) impact on the suite of programs. Recommends and implements new products, processes, policies and standards to support the functional strategy.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maneuver through numerous complex and often undefined issues to establish root cause corrective action
• Drive continuous improvement through process and cycle time reductions using Six Sigma principles
• Support ongoing development builds in a clean room environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of program life cycles and criticality of achieving MRL/TRL requirements
• Knowledge of DFMA & DPD processes
• Vast process specific knowledge of surface mount technology (SMT), adhesives, wirebond, vacuum lamination, conformal coat, and others.
• Experience with running designed experiments (DOEs), statistical data handling analysis.
• Knowledge of metrology processes to diagnose product specific issues. (CSAM, Xray, FTIR, XRF, SEM/EDS, XPS, etc.)
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to navigate teams to contract deliverables
• Knowledge of capacity analysis and purchasing of capital equipment to support program needs

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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