Principal Affordability Data Analytics Engineer

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Affordability Data Analytics Engineer to lead advanced statistical and lifecycle cost analyses for affordability modeling. You will develop analytic frameworks, identify key cost drivers, and support Modelers and Leads with high-confidence datasets in an onsite McKinney, TX setting.

Responsibilities include integrating engineering, operations, and sustainment data, performing cost-behavior analyses, and providing outputs for CRIs and trade studies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
• Experience with statistical analysis, including multivariate regression, forecasting, and/or distribution modeling.
• Experience analyzing cost structures across design, production, and sustainment phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics including multivariate regression, predictive modeling, and cost-driver decomposition.
• Develop analytical frameworks supporting RLPM phase reviews and affordability processes.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary data sources (engineering, operations, SCM, sustainment) for lifecycle insight.
• Identify fixed, variable, step, and learning-curve cost behaviors and their lifecycle implications.
• Produce analytical outputs supporting CRIs, trade studies, AoAs, and cost maturity assessments.
• Mentor earlier in career analysts in statistical techniques and affordability methods.

Skills

Multivariate regression

Forecasting

Cost-driver decomposition

Data integration

Statistical analysis

Mentoring analysts

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Affordability at Raytheon is a systems-engineering-driven discipline focused on deliveringthe best value solutions across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through production, sustainment, and retirement. Affordability integrates cost, schedule, technical performance, producibility, and sustainment into a decision framework aligned to the Raytheon RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) structure. Affordability ensures decisions are data-driven, support mission readiness, and comply with Defense industry requirements and constraints. Affordability transforms complex engineering and operational data into clear cost insights that help programs meet customer expectations, reduce risk, and improve long-term value.

The Principal Affordability Data Analytics Engineer leads advanced statistical and lifecycle cost analyses supporting affordability modeling, cost credibility, and RLPM milestone reviews. The Principal Affordability Data Analytics Engineer develops analytic frameworks, identifies key cost drivers, and supports Modelers and Leads with high-confidence datasets.

This is an onsite role located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Lead advanced analytics including multivariate regression, predictive modeling, and cost-driver decomposition.
• Develop analytical frameworks supporting RLPM phase reviews and affordability processes.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary data sources (engineering, operations, SCM, sustainment) for lifecycle insight.
• Identify fixed, variable, step, and learning-curve cost behaviors and their lifecycle implications.
• Produce analytical outputs supporting CRIs, trade studies, AoAs, and cost maturity assessments.
• Mentor earlier in career analysts in statistical techniques and affordability methods.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Experience with statistical analysis, including multivariate regression, forecasting, and/or distribution modeling.
• Experience analyzing/ interpreting cost structures across design, production, and/ or sustainment phases.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) development or parametric modeling inputs.
• Familiarity with DoD cost structures, reporting requirements, or acquisition frameworks.
• Experience analyzing production, supplier, or sustainment datasets within regulated environments.

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.

• 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
• 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.