Senior Electrical Engineer- Production Support

RiseMe; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Production Support to collaborate with Manufacturing, Program Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues in a timely manner. The role supports the Advanced Airborne Sensor program and requires the ability to travel to facilities up to 25% of the time.

Candidates should have a STEM degree, 5+ years in related engineering roles, and the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance. On-site work in Plano, TX is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 5 years in production support, test, supplier quality, electrical or network engineering.
• Experience analyzing data/schematics for troubleshooting.
• Experience coordinating with external vendors and delivering to schedule.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance within 1 year; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations of hardware and categorize failures for disposition.
• Prioritize and drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Communicate status updates on hardware failures, repairs, and shipment timelines to program leadership.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Production Control to ensure timely delivery for supplier rework/repair.
• Serve as main technical contact for key suppliers and identify capability gaps.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Security clearance eligibility

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-23

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: 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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Our Advanced Radar Department has an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer- Production Support. We are looking for candidates to collaborate and coordinate with our manufacturing facility, Program Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to proactively and efficiently resolve issues that may arise during production, testing, and integration. In this role, you will foster a culture of trust, transparency, compliance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability. This position will reside within the Cabin Production Design Support section that supports the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) program

What You Will Do:

• Perform technical evaluations of hardware with the ability to categorize failures and systematically disposition failing hardware in a timely manner
• Prioritize and execute improvement opportunities, including root cause and corrective action investigations
• Communicate to program leadership status updates of hardware failures, products at supplier for repair, status of supplier repairs, and estimated completion dates and shipments
• Work across functions (Supply Chain, Operations, Production Control) to coordinate and ensure timely delivery/receipt of hardware for supplier rework/repair
• Main technical point of contact for key suppliers for production program and identify capability gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Support quarterly program performance reviews with key suppliers
• Ability to travel periodically to manufacturing facilities, vendors, or customer sites to support production (up to 25%).

What You Will Learn:

• Conducting failure investigations and providing recommendations to address systemic issues and to prevent recurrence
• Fault isolation / troubleshooting at the system to WRA/LRU/Sub-system level
• Leadership skills for small, cross functional teams
• Technical knowledge of key radar processing items
• Lead and participate in Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) during technical baseline transitions from Development to Full-Rate Production (FRP)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in a role such as production support engineer, test engineer, supplier quality engineer, electrical engineer, and/or network engineer
• Experience with analyzing technical data and/or schematic drawings to support effective troubleshooting efforts.
• Experience with external vendors, such as communicating requirements, monitoring performance, and/or coordinating deliverables to support project execution.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required within 1 year of employment. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Leadership of small technical teams, including technical oversight and direction, cost estimation, tracking & reporting, coordination and preparation of detailed technical team reports
• Experience conducting failure investigations and providing recommendations to address systemic issues and to prevent recurrence
• Knowledge and experience utilizing a Factory Operating Systems (FOS) or Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) to manage critical material receipt and builds to support program execution
• Experience with fiber optic methodologies, standards, inspection criteria, equipment, and tools
• Familiarity with hardware compliance of J-STD-001 and ISO9001/AS9100 standards
• Statement of Work or Requirements experience

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.