Staff Technician, Manufacturing/Operations - McKinney, TX

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Staff Technician to join our Advanced Product Center. You will test and troubleshoot antennas and arrays on indoor and outdoor ranges, operate electronic test equipment, analyze data, and document results to support product development.

The role requires an AA/AS degree with at least 6 years of related experience and an active/transferable Secret U.S. security clearance. This onsite position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a electronics industry or equivalent military electronics experience.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoots antennas and array systems across ranges.
• Operate a variety of electronic equipment and report test data.
• Be responsible for training/mentoring junior range technicians.

Skills

Test antennas

Troubleshoot electronics

Operate electronic equipment

Mentor junior staff

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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. The Staff Technician will be responsible for testing of antennas and arrays on indoor and outdoor ranges in support of Advanced Product Center factories, engineering, and product development.

What You Will Do

Test and troubleshoots antennas. Operate a variety of electronic equipment. Observe, analyze and report test data. Assist in the development of procedures. Utilize various engineering drawings, manuals and other related documentation in the performance of their tasks. Configuration/data management. Check for work correctness. Be responsible for training/mentoring junior range technicians.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Experience in a electronics industry or equivalent military electronics experience. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

Work directly from approved procedures, schematics, and verbal instructions. Troubleshoot electronic circuits to component level and effectively identify failure trends. Isolate problems between the test environment (test station, interface adapter, test cables, etc.) and the units under test and resolve as necessary. Select appropriate test equipment and configure it based on test specification. Communicate technical issues by generating comprehensive failure entries which correlate failure modes back to the associated test specification(s). Interpret test data (plots, graphs, tabulated parameters, etc.) to determine pass/fail condition and determine when further analysis is needed.

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.

*Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.*

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Location - McKinney TX North Texas.

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 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.