Sr. Principal Product Engineer

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in McKinney, TX, is seeking a qualified candidate for an onsite role. This position requires a University degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or a related advanced degree with 7 years of experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and have materials and process experience.

The role involves interfacing with factory leadership to develop cost reduction strategies and gaining hands-on experience in RF Microelectronics. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and various forms of insurance, as well as a 401(k) match and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or 7 years with an advanced degree.
• Current or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of MIL-STD-883 and J-STD-001H.

Responsibilities

• Interface with leadership to develop cost reduction activities.
• Evaluate materials, equipment, and processes.
• Gain hands-on experience in RF Microelectronics.

Skills

Materials and process experience

Strong communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Operational planning

Education

University degree in STEM or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Job Location & Role Type

Location: McKinney, TX
Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required. Existing active clearance required after day 1.

What You Will Do

You will interface with executive factory and program leadership personnel to develop cost reduction activities, mitigate process defects, and promote effective design choices through statistical analysis. Evaluate materials, equipment, and processes (including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development); including interfacing with key internal and external suppliers to resolve technical issues. Gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment with development RF Microelectronics (Fire Control AESAs, Electronic Warfare, SATCOMs, etc.).

What You Will Learn

You will have the opportunity to resolve product‑specific design and process challenges for a complex hybrid design, and gain intimate details of the processes and equipment used to assemble the hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree in STEM or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of relevant experience; or advanced degree in related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Current or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Materials and process experience with in‑depth knowledge of MIL‑STD‑883, J‑STD‑001H, AS9100, RF microelectronics in a production environment.
• Strong and effective communication skills to convey technical trade studies with internal and external customers.
• Data‑driven and results‑oriented individual with track record of mitigating risks and capturing opportunities on large‑scale program efforts.
• Focus on operational plans with short‑ to medium‑term (1‑2 year) impact on the suite of programs.
• Recommends and implements new products, processes, policies and standards to support functional strategy.
• Actively participates in writing and reviewing basis of estimates (BOE) inputs for engineering and other technical projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maneuver through numerous complex and often undefined issues to establish root‑cause corrective action.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree.
• Knowledge of program life cycles and criticality of achieving MRL/TRL requirements.
• Knowledge of DFMA & DPD processes.
• Vast process‑specific knowledge of surface mount technology (SMT), adhesives, wirebond, vacuum lamination, conformal coat, and others.
• Experience with running designed experiments (DOEs), statistical data handling analysis.
• Knowledge of metrology processes to diagnose product specific issues (CSAM, Xray, FTIR, XRF, SEM/EDS, XPS, etc.).
• Proven leadership skills with ability to navigate teams to contract deliverables.
• Knowledge of capacity analysis and purchasing of capital equipment to support program needs.

Benefits

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, and incentive compensation programs (subject to position level and collective‑bargaining agreement).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.