Senior Principal Hardware Engineering Lead (Onsite)

RTX; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX, via Collins Aerospace, seeks a Senior Principal Hardware Engineering Lead for its Strategic Communications and Precision Navigation team. This onsite role requires deep hardware expertise, leadership, and the ability to drive secure communication systems from concept through deployment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in hardware, strong RF/microwave knowledge, and hands-on experience with EVMS and complex programs. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in hardware engineering with 4+ years leading hardware teams.
• Proven track record from concept to production.
• Strong RF/microwave, radar electronics packaging and mechanical design.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with EVMS on externally reported programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and development for protected communication and precision navigation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions meeting requirements.
• Oversee hardware development lifecycle from concept to production and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Oversee testing and validation to ensure standards and customer specs.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies to drive secure hardware innovations.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders for requirements and updates.

Skills

Hardware leadership

RF/microwave

Radar systems

System integration

EVMS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

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

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Principal Hardware Engineering Lead to join our Strategic Communications and Precision Navigation team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced strategic communication systems and precision navigation. This is a senior-level position that requires a deep understanding of hardware engineering principles, as well as experience in the strategic communications, precision navigation, or a related domain.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

• Lead the hardware design and development efforts for protected communication and precision navigation systems, ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, finance, chief engineering, software, systems, and test engineering to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer requirements
• Oversee the entire hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production and deployment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Oversee rigorous testing and validation of hardware components to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in secure communication hardware
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered products

Qualifications You Must Have

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a minimum of 4 years of hardware lead or control account manager (CAM) experience.
• Proven track record of leading hardware development projects from concept to production
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication and radar system, electronics packaging, and mechanical design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and practices on externally reported programs including: estimates at complete (EACs) and latest reviews estimates (LRE), cost and schedule variance narratives, baseline change requests, etc.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with military and commercial secure communication standards and protocols
• Familiar with cybersecurity principles as they apply to hardware design and implementation
• Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification processes for communication hardware
• Previous experience working in a defense or aerospace company
• Active SECRET Security Clearance or HIGHER

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

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