Principal Hardware Electrical Engineer

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US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D 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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is onsite in our McKinney, TX location.

What You Will Do Design and develop advanced digital electronic systems that power next-generation aerospace and defense technologies.

You will be involved in the complete hardware development lifecycle, from requirements definition and schematic design to testing, validation, product deployment, and sustainment.

Lead and contribute to all phases of Electro-Optical hardware development lifecycle, from concept through qualification, production, and sustainment.

Lead Electronics Unit development of a SOSA‑aligned 3U VPX chassis architecture, including module integration, system‑level design, backplane configuration, and interoperability validation. Qualified applicants should have experience evaluating VPX payload cards, power and thermal constraints, chassis management (VITA 46/48/65), and high‑speed interconnects to develop compliant, high‑reliability system solutions.

Perform hardware verification, testing, and troubleshooting using engineering laboratory equipment.

Demonstrate the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver SOSA‑aligned hardware platforms that meet program performance, environmental, and certification requirements.

Plan and execute integration and verification activities in engineering laboratories.

Define schedules for circuit card and sub-system level tasking.

Lead and engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers, early and mid-career engineers.

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.

Experience with SOSA‑aligned 3U VPX chassis architecture.

Experience with Electro-Optical hardware theory of operation and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues through the development and production life cycle.

Experience across hardware development phases from requirements and design through integration, test, qualification, production, and sustainment.

Qualifications We Prefer Knowledge of aerospace or defense product development standards and processes.

Experience with Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT).Experience working on complex aerospace, defense, or…