Senior RF Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, Texas is seeking a Senior RF Electrical Engineer to support a development program in the Airborne RF Electronics Design Department. You will join a team focused on testsets for production programs onsite under an IPT Lead.

The role requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of experience in electronics, testing, and instrumentation, with DoD Secret clearance. You will interpret drawings, train junior staff, and troubleshoot RF systems in compact range labs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electronics testing and instrumentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess production testing design coverage from equipment to assembly and verification.
• Stand up testsets for a McKinney production run in the compact range area.
• Troubleshoot testsets to component level including RF/microwave circuitry and interfaces.
• Interpret, generate, update, release and apply engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Electronics

Coding

Measurement handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analysers

Network analysers

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B 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 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.

As a Senior RF Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting a development program within the Airborne RF Electronics Design Department. You will be working as a member of a team that is responsible for developing testsets to support a production program onsite under the guidance of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do:

• Work in a team environment that will assess production testing design coverage for all levels of testfrom special test equipment to assembly, test, integration, and verification.
• Stand up testsets to support a production run in the McKinney compact range area to meet the production program requirements.
• Troubleshooting testsets down to component level to include analog/digital/radio and microwave frequency circuitry and interfaces and software.
• Resolution of issues on production support testsets in NTX.
• Work in a compact range environment and lab environment.
• Use cPDM and PRISM SAP to support drawings and requirements.
• Interpreting, generating, updating, releasing and applying engineering drawings, including testset drawings, assembly drawings, parts lists, wire lists, harnesses, cables, and schematics.
• Train and mentor early in career team members.

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
• Experience with electronics and coding
• Experience with the use of measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Experience with compact antenna ranges and measurements.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain program access is required after start. US citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with troubleshooting electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.
• Experience with Matlab and Labview.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with leadership and colleagues.
• Experience with troubleshooting cables and harnesses.
• Experience with troubleshooting production RF testsets and RF systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting testsets including measurement equipment, electromechanical devices, controllers, near field measurement, and subsystems.
• 10+ years of experience in test and troubleshooting

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.

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