Component Electrical Engineer I (Hybrid)

RTX (Raytheon); McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX seeks an Electrical Engineer I to support components engineering for circuit card assemblies used in aerospace and defense applications.

You will work with design teams, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure reliable, producible components meeting program requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Foundational knowledge of electronic components and circuit design.
• Coursework in circuit design, analysis, RF, power, or PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Support component engineering by selecting, specifying, and evaluating electrical components.
• Assist in obsolescence assessments, lifecycle status updates, and risk coding.
• Interface with suppliers to collect data and develop risk packages.
• Maintain source control documents and participate in part evaluations.
• Define environmental and electrical requirements for component applications.
• Assist BOM development and component standardization.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Jira

ECAD design environments

Job description

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.

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.

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 wo