Principal Radar Backend Electronics Lead

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation based on candidate eligibility

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Prattwhitney in McKinney, TX is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead backend electronics design for radar systems. Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years experience in electrical engineering and a strong background in military electronics.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance. A competitive salary range between $107,500 - $204,500 is offered along with various benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Ability to maintain high performance in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Broad technical background with leadership in complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Interface between program engineering and management for ABEU team.
• Coordinate technical issues with leadership team.
• Support design and development for replacement due to obsolescence.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical hardware design

Complex military electronics subsystems

Digital, analog, and/or RF testing

Proposal writing and cost estimation

Education

Advanced degree(s) in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

Job Overview

Principal Electrical Engineer – Backend Electronics Lead (Fixed‑site radar system)

Location: McKinney, TX, onsite

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required, DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Interface between the program engineering and program management to the ABEU team supporting test and design.
• Communicate with the ABEU team on technical issues and assist with prioritization of addressing technical issues.
• Coordinate the status of technical issues with the program technical leadership team.
• Assist the ABEU team with build, design, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Drive requirements development and design updates from the program perspective to the ABEU design team.
• Work with the ABEU factory build team to understand the build process and assist in the optimization of the ABEU build through the factory.
• Support the design, requirements and development of the ABEU replacement due to obsolescence with a cross‑functional team including RF design, electronics design, mechanical design, and systems engineering.
• Support the sustainment team and assist SMEs in the evaluation of repaired ABEUs for return to the field.
• Plan and coordinate hardware design efforts.
• Occasional travel may be required to support customers at various sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Technical leadership experience, including resolution of difficult technical challenges.
• Electrical hardware design and development experience; design standard adherence.
• Experience with production of RF and/or digital modules.
• Advanced degree(s) in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field preferred.
• Experience with design, development, and production of complex military electronics subsystems.
• Broad technical background; ability to lead complex technical projects.
• Ability to maintain high performance in a dynamic, team‑based environment.
• Stay current with technology trends in microprocessors, memory, FPGA, and interface protocols.
• Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements.
• Develop associated architectures, implement designs, analyze and test modules/sub‑systems in laboratory settings.
• Digital, analog, and/or RF testing; debugging complex circuit card assemblies or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Understanding of circuit card assembly design and manufacturing.
• Subcontract management, collaboration with global supply chain and mission assurance.
• Proposal writing and cost estimation; EVMS/Control Account Manager experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain complex integrated master schedules.

Benefits

• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Competitive salary range: 107,500 - 204,500 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program; Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to individual and business performance).

Other Information

Condition: Requires U.S. citizenship and a current DoD Secret clearance. The role is U.S.-based; relocations for U.S. territories follow local pay structure.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with federal law.