Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX’s Failure Analysis Lab in McKinney, TX is hiring an Electrical Engineer to perform root-cause failure analysis on aerospace products. You will diagnose failures at component and assembly levels using electrical characterization, X‑ray, and deprocessing techniques, and prepare formal reports with recommendations.

The role requires 5+ years in a STEM field or 3+ years with an advanced degree, and proficiency with lab tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles across analog, digital, RF, and signal integrity domains.
• Experience with electrical lab equipment (curve tracers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, signal generators, network analyzers, LCR meters, etc.).
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to independently author technical reports and deliver verbal and written presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote).

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause failure analysis of Raytheon products including characterization of failures of electronic or electromechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, systems, and manufacturing materials.
• Diagnose failures at the component and assembly level using electrical characterization techniques, X‑ray analysis, deprocessing methodologies, micro-section analysis, and related techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise in analytical tools such as optical microscopes, real-time and computed tomography X‑ray, scanning electron microscopes, analytical chemistry equipment, and other analytical tools.
• Prepare formal analysis reports supporting failure conclusions and recommending solutions.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with some oversight from senior engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Analytical reporting

Verbal and written presentations

Microsoft Office

Schematic diagrams reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

LCR meters

Network analyzers

X-ray analysis

MATLAB

Mathcad

Job description

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.

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Failure Analysis Lab (FAL) in McKinney, Texas, promotes process and product improvement through failure analysis and analytical services.

Our team consists of engineers and scientists with varied backgrounds and experience.

Team members support Raytheon programs, suppliers, and end users by conducting failure investigations and supporting data collection activities to enable successful program execution.

The Electrical Engineer – Failure Analysis Lab is an onsite role in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Perform root cause failure analysis of Raytheon products including characterization of failures of electronic or electromechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, systems, and manufacturing materials.
• Diagnose failures at the component and assembly level using electrical characterization techniques, X‑ray analysis, deprocessing methodologies, micro-section analysis, and related techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise in analytical tools such as optical microscopes, real-time and computed tomography X‑ray, scanning electron microscopes, analytical chemistry equipment, and other analytical tools.
• Prepare formal analysis reports supporting failure conclusions and recommending solutions.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with some oversight from senior engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles across analog, digital, RF, and signal integrity domains.
• Experience with electrical lab equipment (curve tracers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, signal generators, network analyzers, LCR meters, etc.).
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to independently author technical reports and deliver verbal and written presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with industry standards (MIL‑STD, IPC, ASTM).
• Knowledge of analytical tools such as optical microscopes, CT X‑ray, scanning electron microscopes, and scanning acoustic microscopy.
• Experience with software tools such as MATLAB, Mathcad, etc
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions 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 for this position.

Onsite: Employees in onsite roles work primarily onsite, including production and maintenance teams essential to product development. 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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
• parital leave
• paid time off
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.