Principal Engineer, Radomes and Composites

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United States of America

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US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

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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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon’s Airborne Sensor RF Design Department is seeking a Principal Radomes and Composites Engineer to support the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program onsite at our Plano, Texas, location. In this role, you will perform in‑depth data analysis and engineering assessments of critical radome and composite assemblies that ensure structural integrity while maintaining stringent Radio Frequency (RF) performance requirements.

This position is production‑focused, with emphasis on working cross-functionally with suppliers, Quality, Operations, multi-disciplined Engineering teams, customer Engineering teams and subject matter experts to drive the build, verification, and delivery of compliant radome and composite hardware. You will help resolve manufacturing challenges, interpret production data, and ensure that assemblies meet both mechanical and RF performance requirements.

What You Will Do Lead mechanical and structural evaluations of radome and composite assemblies supporting NGJ production

Partner with suppliers to review fabrication processes, resolve build issues, and assess material and process variations impacting quality or performance

Analyze production and inspection data to validate structural integrity, material properties, dimensional compliance, and RF‑sensitive features

Support engineering change proposals, producibility improvements, and risk‑reduction activities tied to composite and radome manufacturing

Conduct technical reviews, present findings to program and customer leadership, and coordinate across engineering, operations, and supply chain

Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited university and 8 years of experience to include any combination of the following: 8+ years of experience in composites, radome engineering, mechanical design, or structural analysis

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and material/inspection data

Experience with structural or materials analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or equivalent)
Experience working with suppliers or manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, assess capability, or review process conformanceU.S. Citizenship is required, as this position requires an active U.S.…