Principal Radar Backend Electronics Lead

Date Posted:

2026-03-05

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.

The Multi-Product Power & Digital (MPD) department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including missiles/effectors, radars, and electronic warfare systems.  The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through production and sustainment.

We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, with strong technical leadership ability, to function as the Backend Electronics Lead for a fixed-site radar system. The Backend Electronics Lead will join the Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (MFRFS) Engineering team in McKinney, TX and have product responsibility for the Array Backend Electronics Unit (ABEU), a mixed signal box that receives RF signals and converts the signals to the digital domain.

This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Interface between the program engineering and program management to the ABEU team supporting test and design

• Communicate with the ABEU team on technical issues and assist with prioritization of addressing technical issues

• Coordinate the status of the technical issues with the program technical leadership team

• Assist the ABEU team with build, design, and troubleshooting as needed

• Drive requirements development and design updates from the program perspective to the ABEU design team

• Work with the ABEU factory build team to understand the build process and to assist in the optimization of the ABEU build through the factory

• Support the design, requirements and development of the ABEU replacement due to obsolescence with a cross-functional team including RF design, electronics design, mechanical design, and systems engineering.

• Support the sustainment team and assist SMEs in the evaluation of repaired ABEUs for return to the field Planning and coordinating hardware design efforts

• Occasional travel opportunities may be required to support our customers at various sites.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

• Technical leadership experience, including the ability to lead the resolution of tough technical challenges

• Electrical hardware design and development experience including design standard adherence

• Experience with production of a new and/or significantly evolved RF and/or digital modules

Qualifications We Value

• One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. 

• Specific experience with the design, development, and production of complex military electronics subsystems

• Broad-based technical background with the ability to lead complex technical projects

• Ability to maintain high performance in a highly dynamic, team based environment

• Understanding the latest technology trends in the area of microprocessor, memory, FPGA and interface protocols

• Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements

• Developing associated architectures, implementing design, performing analysis and testing of modules and/or sub-systems in a laboratory setting

• Digital, analog and/or RF testing; debugging complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs) or electro-mechanical systems

• Understanding of CCA design and manufacturing

• Subcontract Management

• Collaborating with Global Supply Chain and Mission Assurance to identify and resolve supplier quality, lead time, and manufacturability issues

• Proposal writing including cost estimation

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) / Control Account Manager Certified

• Developing and maintaining complex integrated master schedules

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

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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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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