Chief Engineer in Advanced EO (Onsite)

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site role in McKinney, TX

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX seeks a Chief Engineer to lead contract R&D programs in the Advanced Electro-Optics portfolio onsite. You will guide engineering from concept through build and test, coordinating with external customers and internal leadership to ensure program success.

The role requires a STEM degree with 10+ years of EO system experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage staffing, EVMS, and technical reviews. U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in EO system concepts, gap analysis, and Design to Cost/Specification.
• Experience with EO systems, system integration, testing, and validation.
• Strong communication across all levels and teams; proven leadership and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Lead EO program execution and provide technical leadership.
• Facilitate communications between customers, Raytheon leadership, and the engineering team.
• Forecast staffing, risk/opportunity management, EVMS, IPT coordination, and subcontracts.
• Maintain program baselines and chair Engineering Review Board.
• Support RFIs/RFPs and new business technical responses.
• Mentor engineers and support process improvements.

Skills

EO systems concepts

Trade studies

Link budgets

Proposal development

Team leadership

EVMS

Subcontracts management

Quality controls

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS

Subcontracts management

Quality controls

System integration

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead contract research and development programs focused on maturing technology into viable products for the war fighter. This Chief Engineer position is under our Advanced Electro-Optics portfolio, located onsite in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Engineering program execution and technical leadership for Advanced Electro-Optics (EO) programs in the Advanced Tactical Programs area from product concept, proposal development, through build and test.
• Facilitating communications between the external customers, internal Raytheon leadership, and the program’s engineering team.
• Creation, analysis, and forecasting of program staffing, risk/opportunity management, EVMS, IPT coordination, subcontracts management, and issue management.
• Managing program technical baseline through appropriate documentation, use of internal and independent reviews, and chairing of Engineering Review Board.
• Supporting new business activities, leading technical response to requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Support business technical roadmaps and provide technical mentoring.
• Support the continuous process improvement efforts of Engineering.

Qualification You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in EO system operational concepts, functional and operational gap analysis, proposal development, Design to Cost / Design to Specification concepts, analysis & trade studies, and link budgets & margins.
• Experience with EO systems and relevant experience with system integration, test, verification and validation.
• Experience communicating and presenting complex topics across all organizational levels and customers.
• Experience with team leadership, program staffing, EVMS, risk management, subcontract management, and quality controls (process tailoring, audit, etc.)
• 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

• Advanced understanding of EO hardware, firmware, and software development with ability to troubleshoot EO hardware & software and make recommendations on solutions.
• Practical knowledge of EOIR system development related engineering disciplines; Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Analog, Power/P-Spice, digital), Mechanical Engineering (structural, thermal, drawings), Software Engineering (Structured Analysis, Object Oriented, coding), Reliability, Operational, etc.
• Experience with microfabrication and modeling of microfabricated devices – MEMS and photonics.
• Understanding of optical material properties and their measurement.
• Experience testing optical systems including lasers.
• Proposal development leadership and technical volume leadership.
• Firm understanding of system life-cycle to include logistics, reliability, maintainability and depot management.
• Top Secret security clearance preferred.

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 is available.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.