Principal Project Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-03-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in the Texas Materials and Process department that is the primary point of contact for the Tech Team Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Activities. This is a senior level professional that requires expertise in high-reliability manufacturing, compliance with military and defense standards (e.g., MIL-STD, J-STD, ITAR, DFARS), and the ability to oversee complex projects from concept to completion. This position works closely with cross-functional teams, including Product/Process Engineering, Operations Quality Engineering (OQE), Manufacturing Operations, Factory Chief Engineering, and Test Engineering.  This role will provide the opportunity to work with high levels of leadership due to the visibility of RCCA activities.

What You Will Do

Provide project management direction and technical oversight for RCCA activities related to the design and manufacturing of RF microelectronics for military applications. Includes instruction, cross-functional coordination, and driving closure of Tech Tool tickets.

Execute continuous improvement projects and strategic efforts.

Support Core Control Room activities for TX M&P including pulling metrics, assisting with actions, etc.

Flexibility to support on-call and on-site production (if needed).  Eligible to receive OT for support beyond core hours.

What You Will Learn

RF Microelectronics assembly and finishing processes and “hands-on” understanding of equipment used for assembly.

Effective translation of the technical data package to the manufacturing data package.

Analysis of product quality and process controls.

Qualification of a product to military standards.

Qualifications You Must Have  

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

Experience with project and/or program management.

Current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance within one year of employment.

U.S Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

CORE Expert or Expert in Training

RCCA Training - Problem Solving for Effective Corrective Action

Experience with Raytheon Tech Tool

In-depth knowledge of MIL-STD and IPC standards for military electronics.

Experience with RF Microelectronics manufacturing.

Strong understanding of ITAR, DFARS, and defense procurement regulations.

Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Agile methodologies).

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if required by employer or government contracts).

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA, 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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