Date Posted:
2026-11-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG
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
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 world’s 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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer, where you will play a critical role in supporting an advanced Electronic Warfare system currently in production and sustainment. This position is an onsite role in McKinney, Texas.
What You Will Do As the Integration and Test Lead Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading the integration and test team to ensure the successful transition of engineering efforts into production. This role requires collaboration across multiple disciplines and travel between Tucson, AZ, and McKinney, TX during the first year as the program transitions. Core responsibilities include:
- Lead integration, verification, and validation activities across Systems, Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Engineering disciplines.
- Diagnose and resolve RF and digital unit failures, perform root cause analysis, and troubleshoot RF hardware and associated test equipment.
- Oversee the integration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) test equipment and CHIRP systems.
- Utilize MATLAB and Python for test automation, data analysis, fault isolation, debugging, and resolution of complex system and hardware issues.
- Conduct technical data reviews to assess test methodologies, architectures, procedures, and requirements verification.
- Support hardware integration, qualification, verification, validation, and system-level testing throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to resolve hardware, test, and process-related issues impacting quality, schedule, and throughput.
- Work with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to investigate technical issues, drive corrective actions, mitigate risks, and track fault resolution.
- Lead failure review boards, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, and defect tracking to ensure timely resolution of technical and production issues.
- Travel 25%-50% during the first year to support program transition activities.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in diagnosing and resolving RF and digital unit failures, performing root cause analysis, and troubleshooting RF hardware and associated test equipment.
- Experience collaborating across Systems, Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Engineering disciplines to support integration, verification, and validation activities.
- Experience conducting technical data reviews to assess test methodologies, test architectures, procedures, and requirements verification.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Hands-on experience with the integration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) test equipment and CHIRP systems.
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for test automation, data analysis, fault isolation, debugging, and resolution of complex system and hardware issues.
- Experience supporting hardware integration, qualification, verification, validation, and system-level testing throughout the product lifecycle.
- Experience working directly with production and manufacturing floors to identify, isolate, and resolve hardware, test, and process-related issues impacting quality, schedule, and throughput.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to investigate technical issues, drive corrective actions, mitigate risks, and track fault resolution.
- Experience leading failure review boards, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, and defect tracking to ensure timely resolution of technical and production issues.
What We Offer:
- Our 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.
- Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position
Learn More & Apply Now!
- 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 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 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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