Senior Product Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in McKinney, TX seeks a Senior Product Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering to lead process and product development for production programs. The role oversees assembly from kit to ship and collaborates with multiple engineering disciplines on defense-grade microelectronics.

You will work with senior engineers, contribute to patents and innovations, and support both cleanroom and non-cleanroom manufacturing environments in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with microelectronic and circuit card assembly processes preferred.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-833, MIL-PRF-38543, J-STD-001, IPC, and JEDEC standards.
• Ability to translate engineering drawings into clear factory instructions.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical process control to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve yields.
• Oversee assembly methods, material selection, and development for current and next-gen tech.
• Evaluate materials, equipment, and processes and coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Reliability, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Support on-call and on-site production and manufacturing activities in cleanroom and non-cleanroom settings.

Skills

Statistical process control

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Hands-on assembly

Supplier interfacing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MIL-STD-833/MIL-PRF-38543/J-STD-001/IPC/JEDEC standards

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05
Country: United States of America
Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG
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 RTX, the world 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 opportunity 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 threat. 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.

At RTX's McKinney Advanced Products Center (APC), we take pride in our fast-paced and dynamic work environment, where cutting-edge RF microelectronics are built, integrated, and tested to support state-of-the-art aerospace and defense systems. Contributing to over $700M in annual sales and supported by a talented cross functional team of 800+ employees, APC plays a critical role in delivering innovative solutions that protect and connect the world. Join us to be part of this exciting and impactful mission.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Product Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering that is the primary point of contact for all Process and Product Development for production program(s) and/or developmental effort(s). This position works closely with process engineering, as well as all the various engineering disciplines to produce microelectronics used in cutting edge military and defense related hardware. This position will have oversight of the product's assembly from kit to ship and may be involved in the program's life cycle from kick off to contract closure. This role will provide the opportunity to work with some of our senior technical experts and contribute to Raytheon patents, trade secrets, and innovations.

What You Will Do

• Utilize established statistical process control techniques, experimental designs, material, and mechanical design analysis to identify root cause and corrective action for systemic production and design issues.
• Implement process improvements to drive down cost and improve yields.
• Responsible for assembly methods, material selection, and process development for current and next generation technologies, with a heavy emphasis on \"hands-on\", material properties, and automated assembly.
• Evaluate materials, equipment, and processes (including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development); including interfacing with key internal and external suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Interface with all the various functions including Quality, Reliability, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Flexibility to support on-call and on-site production (if needed).
• Support manufacturing activities in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom factories.

What You Will Learn

• Assembly processes and \"hands-on\" understanding of equipment used for assembly.
• Design guidance and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Origination of assembly instructions and the translation of the technical data package to the manufacturing data package.
• Analysis of product quality and process controls.
• Evaluation of non-conforming hardware.
• Qualification of a product to military standards.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• 1 or more years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with microelectronic and circuit card assembly (CCA) processes: surface mount technology (SMT), automated epoxy dispense, automated optical inspection (AOI), wire bonding, underfill, conformal coating, manual assembly, environmental stress screening (thermal cycling, burn-in, acceleration, leak detection)
• Skilled in creating detailed and clear work instructions for factory operators, through analysis and translation of engineering drawings and industry standards (MIL-STD-833, MIL-PRF-38543, J-STD-001, IPC, and JEDEC standards and test methods)
• Proficiency in running designed experiments (DOEs), statistical data analysis, root cause/corrective action methodologies, and problem-sol