Sr. Product Engineer

What You Will Do

You will interface with both internal and external suppliers, engineering, and program leadership personnel to develop cost reduction activities, mitigate process defects, and promote effective design choices through statistical analysis. Gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment with development RF microelectronics (Fire Control AESAs, Electronic Warfare, SATCOMs, etc.) and serve as the liaison between the factory and program to improve producibility of complex RF electronics components and assemblies.

You will resolve product‑specific design and process challenges for cutting‑edge RF microelectronics used in land, sea, airborne, and space applications, and gain intimate details of the processes and equipment used to assemble hardware.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of five years of prior engineering experience.
• Current or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Materials and process experience with 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 and results‑oriented individual with a track record of mitigating risks and capturing opportunities.
• Ability to focus on operational plans with short‑ to medium‑term (1‑2year) impact on the suite of programs.
• Ability to recommend and implement new products, processes, policies and standards to support the functional strategy.
• Ability to troubleshoot and establish root‑cause corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement through process and cycle‑time reductions using Six Sigma principles.
• Support ongoing development builds in a clean‑room environment.

We Prefer:

• Advanced degree.
• Knowledge of program life cycles and the criticality of achieving MRL/TRL requirements.
• Knowledge of DFMA & DPD processes.
• Knowledge of surface‑mount technology (SMT), adhesives, wire bond, vacuum lamination, conformal coat, and other electronic assembly processes.
• Experience with 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).
• Knowledge of capacity analysis and purchasing of capital equipment to support program needs.

We provide a robust total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and career development opportunities. Benefits also encompass parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, and educational assistance.

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. RTX provides affirmative action 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.

Salary range for this role: $86,800–$165,200

USD.