Principal Services Engineer MTS

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

Top Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At 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. 

Raytheon is currently seeking a Principal Field Engineer, to provide technical Operational Support at OCONUS (Outside Continental Unites States) and CONUS (Continental United States) locations for a supported Classified Customer.

What You Will Do

• Support a classified customer in both CONUS and OCONUS operations with <25% Travel
• Support day to day factory system operations and repairs.
• Work in an engineering-centric role, to support product test, development, and integration for various Special Access Programs (SAPs)
• Develop Field Specific lessons learned for integration and employment of leading edge systems, for various customers.
• Lead training of junior team members and aid in continual development of field specific procedures for emerging and evolving technology.
• Act as liaison to field teams and engineering, to communicate system changes and requirements. Diagnose and capture system issues from customer channels, to support continual product spiral development.
• Be the face of both the program and company, relied heavily upon for operational support and decisions in a real-world capacity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Current and transferrable Top Secret security clearance with a current Tier 5 (T5) investigation (required on the first day), with the ability to obtain program access after onboarding.
• 12+ years of MTS (Multi Spectral Targeting System) Experience
• 5+ years Supporting Classified Customer MTS operations.
• Bachelor’s in STEM related discipline.
• Experience in fielding and development of new technology.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 5+ years of Multi Spectral Targeting System experience, in direct support of Classified Customer operations.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and providing on-call technical support for colleagues.
• MQ-9 Avionics systems experience
• Ability to work in high pace austere environments
• In depth OCONUS deployment experience

What We Offer:

• At RTX, our values—Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation—guide everything we do.

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm  

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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