Technical Support Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Technical Support Engineer for onsite work to support RF systems. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and perform electrical engineering functions including layout, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic devices and subsystems.

Applicants should have a STEM degree and up to 2 years of relevant RF experience, knowledge of RF fundamentals and antenna concepts, and familiarity with dB/dBm power levels.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with <2 years of RF-related experience.
• Experience with RF fundamentals, antennas, and patterns.
• Familiarity with dB/dBm values relative to Watts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, assemblers, and technicians.
• Perform electrical engineering tasks: layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair of electronic or electro-mechanical devices and subsystems.
• Analyze production data to determine root causes of failures.
• Assist in planning and executing rework of production assemblies.
• Coordinate tasks in Raytheon antenna ranges and maintain range infrastructure.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Antenna measurements

dB/dBm basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M 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.

Raytheon Engineers design, produces, and builds new technologies and enhances existing capabilities to solve our customers' most complex challenges. The Apertures and Radio Frequency Department is a team of engineers responsible for electrical design and development of RF products within Raytheon. Our charter is to provide expertise in sub-systems engineering, RF and radome design, digital apertures, antenna ranges and module tests.

We are looking to add to our team and desire a Technical Support Engineer to be part of a team that provides the most advanced end-to-end solutions that detect, track, engage and neutralize a broad range of threats. The role includes knowledge of RF product testing and associated RF test equipment, typically obtained through a University Degree program, or through work experience. May have practical knowledge of projects, programs and systems with the ability to make enhancements in daily work.

This is a first shift position and is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Work with multi-disciplined teams of engineers, assemblers, and technicians.
• Perform electrical engineering functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification of electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Perform analysis on production data, to determine root cause analysis of failures.
• Be involved in planning and executing of rework of production assemblies.
• Coordinate and execute tasks in Raytheon antenna ranges, maintain and standardize range infrastructure to meet program requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following: Experience with RF fundamentals, such as the RF electro-magnetic spectrum, propagation delay, and RF components.
• Experience with antenna measurement patterns and how antennas work.
• Experience with decibels (dB's) and / or dBm values with respect to equivalent power levels in Watts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A master's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Strong RF experience and knowledge of microwave theory.
• Ability to build positive relationships and craft clear communication in and out of direct team members.
• Focus on results with the ability to drive tasks to closure.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with investigation within last five years.

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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, Employe