Senior Product Development Engineer (PDE)

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an experienced engineer to support PCB manufacturing and circuit card assembly. You will engage with Integrated Product Teams, influence design processes, and help drive prototypes through readiness reviews.

Requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, plus IPC/MIL knowledge and a security clearance. On-site only opportunity with relocation assistance possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics required.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing and circuit card assembly preferred.
• Familiarity with IPC and MIL specifications and design guides beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Respond to IPTs for input to design processes including materials, layout, and component placement.
• Create development schedules and ensure timely participation ofMechanical Engineering, ECAD, Parts Engineering, Planners and Suppliers.
• Support prototype development, Producibility Engineering, and Gate Reviews; identify PCB/CCA supplier partners.

Skills

STEM degree

PCB manufacturing

Circuit card manufacturing/assembly

IPC & MIL specifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH 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 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.

What You Will Do

• Respond to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for input to the design process in areas such as materials selection, construction, layout, component selection and placement, design rule interpretation and application, and current Center of Excellence (COE) capabilities and practices.
• Create development schedules/plans and ensure timely participation of relevant functions (Mechanical Engineering, ECAD, Parts Engineering, Planners, and Suppliers).
• Facilitate the prototype development process, support the Producibility Engineering community, and participate in Gate Reviews.
• Provide assistance with identifying and developing key PCB/CCA supplier partners.
• Periodic travel to suppliers for assessments and product readiness reviews may be required.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience OR, an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience.

Experience to include at least two (2) of the following categories:

• PCB manufacturing
• Circuit card manufacturing/assembly
• Experience with IPC and MIL specifications and design guides

We Prefer

• Active Secret DoD security clearance
• Knowledge and understanding of the PCB manufacturing and tooling process
• Experience in PCB manufacturing and/or circuit card assembly
• Experience understanding IPC and MIL specifications and design guides
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Detailed Circuit Card Assembly process knowledge and the ability to drive the component placement, component selection and material selection
• Experience with alignment and collaboration between various disciplines within the Raytheon design community to achieve organizational and programmatic objectives

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.

This position is 100% ONSITE in Huntsville, Alabama and is eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

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.

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.