Principal Supplier Engineer - Radio Frequency

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Supplier Engineer to join their dynamic RF commodity team. This remote role involves planning and executing production for a wide range of weapon systems, ensuring supplier performance meets quality, cost, and schedule objectives. You will leverage your engineering expertise to drive continuous improvements and manage supplier relationships effectively. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in defense technology. If you have a passion for engineering and supplier management, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Scholar Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering and supplier management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate technical data packages to suppliers.
• Lead supplier engagements and manage product non-conformances.
• Perform technical evaluations for cost and price analysis.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

System Engineering

Technical Supplier Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in Engineering or Business

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Operations and Supply Chain organization has an opportunity for a talented professional to join our team in a critical Principal Supplier Engineering remote role within our Radio Frequency (RF) commodity team as a Principal Supplier Engineer. You will be involved in all aspects of planning and executing the production of our wide range of weapon systems, from tactical missiles to strategic defense products. You will provide technical knowledge & process capability expertise to improve supplier performance. You will be involved in all phases of product life cycles, beginning with proposal development, new product development, advanced manufacturing initiatives and continuing through production implementation.

You will ensure technical data packages are complete and accurate and that the supplier technical performance meets the objectives of quality, cost and schedule. You will drive Raytheon design requirements to improve manufacturing and quality capabilities of suppliers. You will initiate continuous and measurable design and process improvement of supplier hardware for affordability.

Within the RF group, you will support the following commodities: RF and Microwave hybrid major assemblies and components, CCA’s, Filters, Waveguides, Amplifiers, Receivers, Transmitters, Transceivers, etc. (Experience in these specific commodities is desired, but not required.)

What You Will Do:

• Communicate and translate technical data packages to suppliers
• Perform technical evaluations in support of cost and price analysis
• Prioritize and execute improvement opportunities
• Communicate the technical health of our suppliers to stakeholders
• Lead and conduct supplier engagements related to capability, capacity, opportunity and risk
• Lead evaluations of supplier requests for product and process changes
• Manage product non-conformances; facilitate root cause investigation and corrective action
• Support travel as needed. Minimum 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years’ relevant experience such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, system engineering, manufacturing & quality systems, technical supplier management.
• Experience in a cross-functional business involving multiple stakeholders (i.e. buyers, engineers, suppliers, program managers, and/or shop floor leaders, etc.)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

• Master’s Degree in the following Majors: Business Administration, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science
• Existing Secret Clearance
• Commodity experience related to RF & Microwave hybrid major assemblies and components, CCA’s, Filters, Waveguides, Amplifiers, Receivers, Transmitters, Transceivers, etc.
• Experience with design and development of products that fall within the electrical or mechanical engineering discipline
• Experience performing supplier assessments

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Check us out online: RTX YouTube Channel

Learn more & apply now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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