Component Engineer (Hybrid)

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a hardware-focused engineer to support component engineering across program phases, including proposal, design, LRIP, production, and sustainment. You will own decisions across component disciplines and collaborate daily with suppliers, PDE, ECAD, program management, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes obsolescence management, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an agile setting.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Experience in developing and interpreting electrical component specifications and large datasets to form basic conclusions
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data on technical component issues
• Working knowledge of proactive and reactive component obsolescence methodologies

Responsibilities

• Manage component obsolescence, including active/obsolete status determination and risk coding
• Coordinate, audit, and communicate with suppliers and manufacturers
• Generate and update source control and interface drawings (SCDs, VICDs, SIDs, etc.)
• Perform alternate part evaluations and prepare detailed comparison matrices
• Define component environmental and performance requirements for program applications
• Provide guidance on technology insertion, part selection, and standardization within parametric, environmental, and circuit constraints
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to assess component risks and establish verification plans
• Create comprehensive component verification data packages
• Deliver applications engineering support to integrated product teams (IPTs)
• Lead component selection and library use through BOM development and collaboration toolsets
• Present component standardization, design library updates, obsolescence status, and termination finish risks during PDRs/CDRs
• Support Product Development Engineering (PDE) in an agile environment, including BOM scrubs, obsolescence and supply chain management, Tin Whisker/Gold Embrittlement assessments, documentation control, and alternate part reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the development of CCAs used in mission-critical applications
• Develop a strong foundation in component engineering practices applicable throughout your career
• Learn to perform component obsolescence management and risk coding
• Gain experience communicating, auditing, and collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers
• Learn to generate and revise source control drawings (SCDs, VICDs, SIDs, etc.)
• Build skill in interfacing with internal teams and external suppliers to develop component risk and verification plans
• Provide applications engineering support to integrated product teams (IPTs)

Skills

PDM experience

Data analysis & presentation

Obsolescence management

Supplier coordination

Agile / Jira familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ECAD

Jira

BOM management tools

Job description

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

Date Posted:
2026-09-08

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

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.

The selected candidate will support Parts, Components, and Applications Engineering activities across all program phases, including proposal, system design, LRIP, production, and sustainment. This role involves owning decisions and implementations across multiple component-focused disciplines and collaborating daily with suppliers, designers, PDE, ECAD, program management, supply chain, and other stakeholders.

This is a Hybrid role based in McKinney, TX

What You Will Do

• Manage component obsolescence, including active/obsolete status determination and risk coding.
• Coordinate, audit, and communicate with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Generate and update source control and interface drawings (SCDs, VICDs, SIDs, etc.).
• Perform alternate part evaluations and prepare detailed comparison matrices.
• Define component environmental and performance requirements for program applications.
• Provide guidance on technology insertion, part selection, and standardization within parametric, environmental, and circuit constraints.
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to assess component risks and establish verification plans.
• Create comprehensive component verification data packages.
• Deliver applications engineering support to integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Lead component selection and library use through BOM development and collaboration toolsets.
• Present component standardization, design library updates, obsolescence status, and termination finish risks during PDRs/CDRs.
• Support Product Development Engineering (PDE) in an agile environment, including BOM scrubs, obsolescence and supply chain management, Tin Whisker/Gold Embrittlement assessments, documentation control, and alternate part reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the development of CCAs used in mission-critical applications.
• Develop a strong foundation in component engineering practices applicable throughout your career
• Learn to perform component obsolescence management and risk coding
• Gain experience communicating, auditing, and collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers
• Learn to generate and revise source control drawings (SCDs, VICDs, SIDs, etc.)
• Build skill in interfacing with internal teams and external suppliers to develop component risk and verification plans
• Provide applications engineering support to integrated product teams (IPTs)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience with any combination of the following
• Experience working in Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Experience in developing and interpreting electrical component specifications and large datasets to form basic conclusions
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data on technical component issues
• Working knowledge of proactive and reactive component obsolescence methodologies

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of electronic component manufacturers
• Experience supporting airborne or military hardware programs
• Experience with component roadmaps and obsolescence management
• Experience conducting alternate part and alternate source investigations
• Experience applying parts standardization and technology insertion during design
• Knowledge of digital, power, or RF circuit design
• Experience with task management tools and agile frameworks (e.g., Jira)
• Familiarity with AI tools and limitations

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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