Senior Power Engineer

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's Airborne Antenna Department in McKinney, TX seeks an electrical engineer with strong analog and power electronics, emphasis on control systems and lab work. You will design, simulate, and test power systems for advanced platforms, ensuring performance and reliability per military standards.

The role requires 5+ years in power design, LTSpice/MATLAB, and DoD experience; security clearance may be needed. Onsite work in McKinney with collaboration across teams and leadership duties."

Qualifications

• Typical requires a Bachelor’s in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience in power systems and control.
• Experience with modeling/simulation tools such as LTSpice or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong lab skills and hands-on electronics experience in defense environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design power systems, power conversion, and distribution for complex electronic platforms.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to validate performance against specs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address test data and failure trends.
• Lead reviews, manage budgets/schedules, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Power system design

Analog electronics

Control systems

Modeling & simulation

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

LTSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

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.

Position Overview

The Airborne Antenna Department is seeking electrical engineers with knowledge of analog electronics, power electronics, power systems, and control systems. The ideal candidate possesses a combination of extensive industry design experience, electronics knowledge, and hands-on laboratory skills.

Engineering Responsibilities

The department is responsible for design engineering including the following areas:

• Power System Design
  • Power System Noise
  • System Simulation and Modeling
  • Solid State Transmitters
  • Tube Transmitters
  • High Voltage Design
  • Power Sources
  • Generators
• Power Conversion
  • AC/DC
  • DC/DC and DC/AC
  • Linear and Switching Supplies
  • Power Factor Correction (PFC)
  • Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS)
  • Resonant Circuits
  • Synchronization
  • Noise Controls
• Power Distribution
  • Ground
  • Air, and Shipboard
  • Power Generation
  • Line Voltage
  • High Current
  • Low Voltage
  • Micro-Power
  • DC
  • AC
  • Multi-Phase Power Control
  • Fault Reporting
  • Isolation
  • Protection Circuits
  • Redundant Systems
• Power Sub‑System Design
  • Filters
  • Harmonic Control
  • EMI
  • Circuit Simulation
  • Magnetics
  • Protective Relay Systems
  • Short Circuit and Stress Analyses
• Control Systems - Servo Control Systems, Motor/Power/Process Control, Digital Feedback Systems, Command Generation, Inertial Stabilization, Navigation Algorithms

This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney TX. Broad range role in support of critical production processes. Responsible for second-level troubleshooting of Production Test Equipment and Deliverable Hardware issues, after escalation from Engineering Technicians. Monitoring test station health through test data analysis; addressing failure trends at test root-cause analysis & corrective action. Work closely with a team of engineers to develop proven designs based on system performance and operational specifications. May also support a team in the design, analyze, simulate, test, and document power system, conversion, distribution, or control systems products. Perform design work within the bounds of a given budget and schedule. Present reviews of technical data to senior program or executive leadership, technical staff, and customer community. Manage related risk discussions. Lead teams to success with schedule, budget, and technical execution. Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers. Help to understand what opportunities are needed to mature the organization on the technical front.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

Qualifications – Required

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
• Experience in power system design, power conversion, power distribution, power sub‑system design and/or control systems
• Experience in modeling and simulation using LTSPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar computer-based tools

Qualifications – Preferred

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
• Extensive hardware development experience in a Department of Defense environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage a technical or integrated product team
• Knowledge of test and production methods for electronics/power system components
• Experience interfacing with procurement and manufacturing as well as external suppliers to ensure proper implementation of product designs
• Experience interfacing with DoD customer community
• Existing security clearance
• Excellent written and verbal communication

This position requires a security clearance. 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.

Benefits and Compensation

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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

Company Overview

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.