Principal Radar Power Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead radar power systems in McKinney, TX. This role involves coordinating power design and supporting radar AC to DC and DC to DC solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with expertise in military electronics subsystems and power architecture design. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with the design, development, and production of complex military electronics subsystems.
• Ability to maintain high performance in a highly dynamic, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Power SMEs on CCA level power design.
• Lead the investigation of alternative power sources.
• Interface with factory on building and testing power distribution subassemblies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Power design

Circuit card assembly

Three-phase power systems

Proposal writing

Earned Value Management Systems

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

What we are looking for

We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with strong technical leadership ability to function as the Radar Power Lead for a product line of ground‑based radar systems. The Radar Power Lead will join the Multi‑Function Radio Frequency System (MFRFS) Engineering team in McKinney, TX and have product responsibility for multiple variants of the radar AC to DC and DC to DC power distribution solutions.

What you will do

• Coordinate with the Power SMEs on CCA level power design and impact on existing radar power supplies.
• External power interface understanding.
• Lead the investigation of potential alternative power sources that differ from the current Army customer (e.g., Navy, Air Force, or other location AC power inputs).
• Coordinate with program technical leadership on issues concerning power in support of production and new designs.
• Interface with the factory on the build and testing of the power distribution subassemblies.
• Support the sustainment team and assist SMEs in the evaluation of repaired power subassemblies for return to the field.
• Coordinate the status of the technical issues with the program technical leadership team.

Qualifications

You must have a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM major.
• Specific experience with the design, development, and production of complex military electronics subsystems.
• 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.
• Experience with performing circuit card assembly‑level power architecture trades, and/or system‑level power architecture trades.
• Experience with development of power converter specifications.
• Design considerations for voltages > 400 V and/or power > 10 kW.
• Three‑phase power systems, power factor control, and inverter/rectifier development.
• Military standard power specifications.
• Understanding of CCA design and manufacturing.
• Subcontract management experience.
• Collaborating with global supply chain and mission assurance to identify and resolve supplier quality, lead time, and manufacturability issues.
• Proposal writing, including cost estimation.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) / Control Account Manager certification.
• 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. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. A security clearance is required.

Salary

USD107,500–204,500.

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 holidays. Specific benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Additional compensation

Applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and collective‑bargaining agreement. Payment under such programs is not guaranteed and depends on a variety of performance factors.

EEO Statement

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, veteran status, or any other protected status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.