Section Leader, Airborne Sensor RF Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX, the world\u2019s leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a senior mechanical engineer with 8+ years of experience to lead a section of engineers in Plano, TX. You will drive RF systems design, integration, and documentation for critical hardware programs.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with relocation eligibility and a competitive benefits package. You will mentor staff and coordinate with proposal teams to advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ABET‑accredited).
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with RF systems or subsystems design/integration.
• Team leadership with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Raytheon/RTX security and program requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a section of 10–15 Mechanical and/or multi‑disciplined engineers.
• Provide technical oversight for proposals and EVMS/EAC tracking, risk and opportunity management.
• Design, test, integrate, and document mechanical design of hardware systems and subsystems.
• Ensure work products meet cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements.
• Maintain section staffing capabilities and engage with team on performance and career development.
• Support recruitment and personnel retention efforts.

Skills

Leadership

RF systems

Cost/schedule oversight

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

CAD software

EDM tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on 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 opportunities 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 threats. 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.

What You Will Do

• Supervise a section of 10–15 Mechanical and/or Multi‑disciplined Engineers
• Provide technical expertise in support of program efforts and proposal activities, including proposal development (BOEs), EVMS/EAC tracking, and Risk and Opportunity management
• Design, test, integrate, and document the mechanical design of Raytheon hardware systems, supporting electronics, and subsystems
• Provide technical oversight to ensure work products meet cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements
• Maintain section capabilities to ensure programs are adequately staffed
• Engage with team members on performance and career development
• Support recruitment and personnel retention efforts

Qualifications You Must Have

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
• Experience with design and/or integration of RF systems or subsystems, with an understanding of associated manufacturing and test processes
• Team leadership experience with responsibility for cost, schedule, and/or technical execution
• Must hold an active U.S. Secret clearance with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Raytheon manufacturing processes and procedures
• Mechanical design and analysis expertise, including trade studies, detailed design, production transition, and supplier support
• Experience with CAD systems such as Solidworks, CREO, or NX
• Experience with Engineering Data Management Software such as CommonPDM, EPDM, or Windchill
• Advanced problem‑solving skills, including reliability/failure analysis and development of technical white papers
• Experience with electronics packaging design and integration
• Experience with materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
• Engineering project management experience, including EVMS/EAC oversight and proposal leadership

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.