Principal Radar Array Lead

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 122,700 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, TX, seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Radar Array for a multi-mission AESA-based system. You will own design, development, and sustainment of the designated array within the MFRFS product line, interfacing with program management and engineering teams.

The role is onsite, requires DoD Secret clearance, and offers growth across advanced radar tech. Candidates should have strong leadership, RF design, and production experience to drive complex projects to

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, SystemVue).
• Experience with RF testing using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and near-field probes.
• Technical leadership to resolve tough engineering challenges.
• Electrical hardware design and development, with adherence to design standards.
• Experience producing active antenna array assemblies (AESAs).
• Strong written and verbal communication for management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical contact and engineer for development, production and sustainment of the designated array.
• Interface with program engineering/management to the Array design authority.
• Collaborate with the array chief engineer on issues and prioritization, report status.
• Provide design improvement recommendations and risk analyses to the chief engineer.
• Coordinate design updates, production issues, and field support for the array.
• Occasional travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

RF simulation tools

RF testing

Technical leadership

Electrical hardware design

AESAs experience

Production of hardware

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

SystemVue

Job description

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WH ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING H BLDG

Date Posted

2026-07-22

Country

United States of America

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 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 Multi-Product Power & Digital (MPD) department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including missiles/effectors, radars, and electronic warfare systems. The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through production and sustainment.

Principal Electrical Engineer – Radar Array Lead

We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, with strong technical depth and leadership ability, to function as the Radar Array Lead for a multi-mission radar system. The Radar Array Lead will join the Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (MFRFS) Engineering team in McKinney, TX and have product responsibility for Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) used in one of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) multi-mission radars on the MFRFS Product Line.

This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Primary technical point of contact and responsible engineer for development, production and sustainment activities for designated array within the MFRFS Product Line
• Interface between the program engineering and program management to the Array design authority
• Work with the Array chief engineer (CE) on technical issues, assist with prioritization of efforts and report task execution status
• Provide recommendations to the chief engineer on design improvements, technical risks and benefits, and overall technical maturation of the designated array
• Coordination of design update activities, production build issues requiring engineering troubleshooting and support for field issues related to designated array
• Occasional travel opportunities may be required to support our customers at various sites

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
• Prior experience with RF simulation toolsets (e.g., ADS, HFSS, SystemVue, etc.)
• Prior experience with RF testing including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and near field probes
• Technical leadership experience, including the ability to lead the resolution of tough technical challenges
• Electrical hardware design and development experience including design standard adherence
• Experience with production of a new and/or significantly evolved active antenna array assemblies
• Strong written and verbal communication; must be able to present to various levels of management as well as internal and external customers

Qualifications We Value

• One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Specific experience with the design, development, and production of complex military electronics subsystems, especially with active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
• Broad-based technical background with the ability to lead complex technical projects
• Ability to maintain high performance in a highly dynamic, team-based environment
• Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements
• Developing associated architectures, implementing design, performing analysis and testing of modules and/or sub-systems in a laboratory setting
• Digital, analog and/or RF testing; debugging complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs) or electro-mechanical systems
• Understanding of CCA design and manufacturing
• Subcontract Management
• Collaborating with Global Supply Chain and Mission Assurance to identify and resolve supplier quality, lead time, and manufacturability issues
• Proposal writing including cost estimation
• Developing and maintaining complex integrated master schedules

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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.

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.

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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