Component Electrical Engineer I (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At Raytheon, the Parts, Libraries, and Obsolescence organization is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support Components Engineering activities for circuit card assemblies used across a wide range of advanced aerospace and defense applications. In this role, you will collaborate with design engineering, supply chain, program teams, and suppliers to ensure the selection and application of reliable, producible components that meet program requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do:

• Support the component engineering process by selecting, specifying, and evaluating electrical components used in mission‑critical hardware
• Assist in component obsolescence assessments, lifecycle status updates, and risk coding activities
• Interface with internal and external suppliers to collect technical data and develop component risk and verification packages• Contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of source control documents (SCDs, VICDs, SIDs)
• Participate in alternate part evaluations and assist in preparing comparison matrices and selection rationale• Help define environmental, mechanical, and electrical requirements for program‑specific component applications
• Support BOM development, design library usage, and component standardization initiatives• Present component analyses and updates during technical reviews (PDR, CDR)
• Assist Product Development Engineering with BOM scrubs, documentation updates, supply chain coordination, and obsolescence mitigation• Collaborate across integrated product teams (IPTs) throughout development, production, and sustainment phases

What You Will Learn:

• Hands‑on experience across the full circuit card lifecycle—from concept through production• A strong foundation in component engineering methods, obsolescence management, and verification planning
• Exposure to industry‑leading suppliers, manufacturing processes, and engineering workflows
• Opportunities to develop technical judgment and present engineering findings to program leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Foundational knowledge of electronic components (semiconductors, passives, electromechanical devices)
• Coursework or experience in circuit design, circuit analysis, analog/digital electronics, RF, power, or PCB design
• Ability to interpret component specifications and technical datasets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of electronic component manufacturers and part application considerations• Exposure to PCB layout, multilayer board design, or CCA manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with PDM systems, BOM structures, or component databases• Experience with Mentor Graphics, or other similar ECAD design environments• Coding experience (Python, VBA, C++, Java) or familiarity with agile tools such as Jira• Strong communication, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills

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 Eligibility 

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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.
  

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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