Principal Hardware Design Engineer

globalhr; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Principal Hardware Design Engineer to lead the hardware development lifecycle for advanced digital electronic systems in aerospace and defense. You will define requirements, design schematics, and guide testing through deployment, with an emphasis on high-reliability circuit card assemblies.

The role demands experience across the hardware lifecycle, strong analog/digital design skills, and collaboration with ECAD drafters and engineers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Digital Electronics Design.
• Experience in Schematic Capture.
• Experience in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design.
• Experience in Requirements Capture and Traceability.
• Experience across hardware development phases from requirements and design through integration, test, qualification, and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept through qualification and production.
• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) using schematic capture tools.
• Perform hardware verification, testing, and troubleshooting using engineering laboratory equipment.
• Partner with ECAD drafters through stack up definition, pre/post-route simulation (SI/PI), layout, and routing activities.
• Plan and execute integration and verification activities in engineering laboratories.
• Define schedules for circuit card and sub-system level tasking.
• Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers.

Skills

Digital Electronics Design

Schematic Capture

Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design

Requirements Capture & Traceability

Hardware Development Lifecycle

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Siemens EDA Xpedition Designer

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

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

As a Principal Hardware Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing advanced digital electronic systems that power next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. You will be involved in the complete hardware development lifecycle, from requirements definition and schematic design to testing, validation, and product deployment.

This position is onsite in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Lead and contribute to all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept through qualification and production.
• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) using schematic capture tools.
• Perform hardware verification, testing, and troubleshooting using engineering laboratory equipment.
• Partner with ECAD drafters through stack up definition, pre/post-route simulation (SI/PI), layout, and routing activities.
• Plan and execute integration and verification activities in engineering laboratories.
• Define schedules for circuit card and sub-system level tasking.
• Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers.

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.
• Experience in Digital Electronics Design.
• Experience in Schematic Capture.
• Experience in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design.
• Experience in Requirements Capture and Traceability.
• Experience across hardware development phases from requirements and design through integration, test, qualification, and production.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of aerospace or defense product development standards and processes.
• Experience with Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT).
• Experience working on complex aerospace, defense, or safety-critical systems.
• Experience with Siemens EDA Xpedition Designer (Schematic Capture).
• Advanced knowledge of high-speed protocols, such as PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed memory interfaces.
• Experience with performing circuit card assembly-level architecture trades, and/or with system-level power architecture trades.
• Experience with project management tools such as Earned Value and/or Agile Execution.
• Proposal development experience.
• Experience with intellectual property generation (patents & publications).

What We Offer

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• 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, Innovation, and Safety.
• Relocation assistance available.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.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.