Product Design TCDA Engineer

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Product Design TCDA Engineer to evaluate materials and processes, lead selection of TCDA substrates, adhesives, and build methods, and ensure performance meets program specs in an onsite environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support supplier material issues, and document analyses for alternate materials and obsolescence while driving manufacturing readiness and design for reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and technical datasheets.
• Experience leading technical teams in rapid manufacturing environments.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate materials and processes based on program specifications and performance requirements for TCDA designs.
• Lead selection and approval of materials usage, substrate finishes, adhesives, and build processes for new programs.
• Lead supplier material troubleshooting issues.
• Analyze and document alternate materials, obsolescence, and failure analyses.

Skills

STEM degree

Technical leadership

Mechanical assembly

TCDA design

DOE troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Materials selection knowledge

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Product Design TCDA Engineer to join our team in McKinney, TX. In this onsite role, you will evaluate and identify materials and processes to meet program specifications, design elements, and performance requirements, with a focus on Thin Conductive Die Attach (TCDA) applications. As part of an integrated team, you will lead efforts in selecting and approving materials, substrate finishes, adhesives, and build processes for new and emerging programs. You will also play a key role in supplier material troubleshooting, as well as conducting and documenting analyses for alternative materials, obsolescence, and failure investigations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This is an onsite position in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Evaluation and identification of materials and processes based on program specification, design and performance requirements, specifically for TCDAs.
• Be a part of integrated team in design element, leading the selection and approval of materials usage, substrate finishes, adhesives, and build processes in new and emerging programs
• Lead supplier material troubleshooting issues
• Lead or collaborate in analyses and reporting documentation of technical positions for alternate materials, obsolescence, and failure analyses.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 (eight) years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years
• Experience with mechanical assembly and technical datasheets
• Experience leading technical teams or serving as a technical lead in a rapid manufacturing environment
• Experience in material characteristics, material application, material selection and material design selection, especially for TCDA design and manufacturing
• Experience with transition to production NPI along with standing up of various new processes.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access required information

Qualifications We Prefer

• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in Robotics, Lasers, Lamination, Soldering, RF Testing, Solvent Cleaning, PWB routing and Dimensional/J-STD 001 inspections
• Experience in TCDA processing and design
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and executing projects/programs to successful completions.
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower level professionals and influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures with minimal managerial oversight.

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 Relocation available #LI-ST1

Salary and Benefits

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.