Sr. Principal Product Engineer

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, Texas is seeking an experienced professional with a degree in STEM for a critical role focused on cost-reduction activities and technical issue resolution in RF microelectronics. Candidates must have 10 years of relevant experience or 7 years with an advanced degree, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

The job offers benefits including medical, dental, and flexible work schedules with a competitive salary range of $132,400–$251,600.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience or 7 years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience with MIL-STD-883, J-STD-001H, AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Interface with leadership to develop cost-reduction activities.
• Evaluate materials and processes with key suppliers.
• Gain experience in RF microelectronics manufacturing.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data-driven with Results Orientation

Risk Mitigation

Operational Planning

Education

University degree in STEM or equivalent experience

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Statistical Analysis Tools

MIL-STD-883 Knowledge

RF Microelectronics Knowledge

Job description

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Date Posted

2026-06-18

Position Type

Onsite

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

What You Will Do

• Interface with executive factory and program leadership 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); interface 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

• Resolve product‑specific design and process challenges for a complex hybrid design.
• Acquire intimate details of the processes and equipment used to assemble the hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A university degree in STEM or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years relevant experience; or an advanced degree and minimum 7 years experience.
• Currently possess or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Materials and process experience with in‑depth knowledge of MIL‑STD‑883, J‑STD‑001H, AS9100, and RF microelectronics in a production environment.
• Strong and effective communication skills to convey technical trade studies with internal and external customers.
• Data‑driven, results‑oriented with a 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 and implement new products, processes, policies, and standards to support the functional strategy.
• Participate in writing and reviewing basis of estimates (BOE) inputs for engineering and technical projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maneuver through numerous complex and undefined issues to establish root‑cause corrective action.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree.
• Knowledge of program life cycles and the criticality of achieving MRL/TRL requirements.
• Knowledge of DFMA & DPD processes.
• Vast process‑specific knowledge of surface mount technology, adhesives, wirebond, vacuum lamination, conformal coat, and others.
• Experience with running designed experiments (DOEs) and statistical data handling analysis.
• Knowledge of metrology processes to diagnose product‑specific issues (CSAM, X‑ray, FTIR, XRF, SEM/EDS, XPS, etc.).
• Proven leadership skills with the 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, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits as provided by the business unit. Salary range: 132,400–251,600 USD.