Principal Electrical Engineer - HW Value Stream CPTL

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

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, Texas, onsite role seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for the HW Value Stream CPTL within the Production Growth Test team. You will guide a small cross-disciplined team, manage costs and schedules, and ensure the PSA scope aligns with program objectives.

You will drive technical performance, establish baselines, and communicate with executive leadership, customers, and stakeholders while controlling risk and opportunity across multiple contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• 8+ years of Electrical and/or Systems engineering experience in aerospace/defense programs.
• Active and transferable DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering tasks within program schedule and budget.
• Ensure product results meet customer specifications.
• Collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Address stakeholders' viewpoints.
• Lead proposal submissions.
• Coordinate with program management and engineering leadership.
• Drive production capacity growth for PSA value stream.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Program execution

Risk management

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EVMS certification

Aerospace test equipment

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B 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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About Raytheon:

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.

Role Summary:

The Airborne RF Electronics Design Department is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer - HW Value Stream CPTL on our Production Growth Test team. As a member of the Production Growth Test team, you will be responsible for leading a small team of cross-disciplined engineers and driving the production growth capacity. You will also manage cost, schedule, and execution for applicable scope of program. The HW Value Stream CPTL also develops and tracks applicable technical performance measures and metrics; establishes a strong technical baseline with disciplined change management; and employs risk and opportunity management. In addition, you will communicate and collaborate with executive leadership, customers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Manage engineering tasks within program schedule and budget
• Ensure product results meet customer's expectations
• Collaborate across a range of technical disciplines
• Address the multiple viewpoints of the stakeholders
• Lead role in proposal submissions
• Work with program management and engineering leadership throughout execution
• Drive production capacity growth for Power Supply Assembly (PSA) Value Stream

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• A minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience in Electrical and/or Systems engineering that includes program execution and integration.
• Experience overseeing risk and identifying opportunities within complex aerospace/defense programs
• Experience with Aerospace and Defense Systems and/or Test equipment
• Active and transferable US Government issued security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
• Experience overseeing risk and identifying opportunities within complex aerospace or defense programs
• Experience applying data driven practices to facilitate team decision processes
• Proposal development, cost modeling, bid strategies, and technical volumes
• Experience applying data driven practices to facilitate complex team decision processes
• Proven experience in managing technical risks across multiple contracts, including the ability to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks to ensure successful program execution and deliverables.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical risks
• Strong communication skills including report writing and presentations
• Leadership of small technical teams, including technical oversight and direction, cost estimation, tracking & reporting, coordination and preparation of detailed technical team reports
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification
• Technical leadership role or experience

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.

Salary Range:

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.

Benefits:

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 h