Principal Electrical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

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:

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 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. 

Our Airborne RF Electronics Design Department has an immediate need for a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide senior‑level radar/RF hardware leadership across production, system integration, and sustainment environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands‑on CCA/LRA hardware expertise, strong radar/RF engineering proficiency, and demonstrated ability to lead complex investigations and mentor technical teams.

This role is critical to maintaining technical rigor, ensuring hardware performance through production, and strengthening execution across a diverse radar hardware portfolio. The position requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and leadership, and includes periodic travel to Forest, MS in support of production troubleshooting and supplier engagement. The role resides within the Surveillance & Tactical Radar Support​ section supporting Terrain Following Radar (TFR) products at Raytheon’s McKinney, TX facility.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a senior Radar/RF hardware technical leader, providing authoritative direction across production, system integration, and sustainment activities.
• Lead tough hardware investigations, driving thorough root‑cause resolution and safeguarding hardware performance, reliability, and readiness for production.
• Perform hands‑on CCA/LRA test, troubleshooting, and production support, including updates to test procedures and support for engineering change notices (ECNs). Travel to Forest, MS as required.
• Shape and influence engineering requirements, specifications, and design improvements—internally and with suppliers—to maintain requirement integrity and mitigate technical risk.
• Communicate issues, risks, and recommended actions clearly to engineering leadership, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide mentorship and technical elevation to hardware engineering teams, delegating tasks effectively and influencing overall team performance.
• Apply advanced expertise in radar systems, RF simulation tools, and subsystem‑level testing to support troubleshooting and drive system‑level cohesion.

What You Will Learn:

• Collaborative execution across fast‑paced production and system integration environments while supporting multiple hardware initiatives.
• Strengthening of investigative leadership skills through high‑visibility technical challenges across radar hardware portfolios.
• Development of effective communication and risk‑management strategies to maintain hardware stability throughout production and sustainment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8+ years of experience in radar systems/RF engineering
• Experience with CCA- and LRA‑level electrical hardware design and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with updating test procedures and managing ECNs.
• Experience with leading independent investigations and resolving difficult technical challenges
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience producing RF hardware including AESA arrays or radar subsystems.
• Broad technical background supporting multi‑disciplinary hardware teams.
• Experience with hardware design, analysis, and subsystem testing in lab environments.
• Familiarity with PRISM, SAP, CMES, or other Agile engineering tools.
• Experience driving resolution of supplier quality or manufacturability issues in collaboration with Supply Chain and Mission Assurance.
• Demonstrates strong cross‑Raytheon engagement, maintaining collaborative networks that strengthen execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for engineering teams, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to Forest, MS and supplier sites.
• IPTL, EVMS, or CAM experience—or strong desire to grow into IPTL leadership responsibilities.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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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