Date Posted:2026-08-24
Country:United States of America
Location:US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100
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
Our team is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to fill an onsite position at Largo Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC) in Largo, Florida. This position will serve as program production engineering lead responsible for investigating and resolving production, material and test issues related to military communication products comprised of multiple integrated digital and analog/RF assemblies, including antennas. The selected candidate must have technical expertise in the design and production of complex mechanical, digital, and analog/RF systems and have demonstrated engineering leadership skills. Must be able to collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Design Engineering to resolve issues that arise during production, testing, and integration.
Sign-on Bonus Eligible What You Will Do:- Lead multi-discipline engineering teams in the transition of programs from design phase into production and follow on sustainment production activities
- Lead manufacturing engineering team in product design reviews to ensure producibility, testability, and performance margin.
- Lead the processes for design, selection, specification, and optimization for production required for equipment, fixtures, tooling and gaging.
- Lead and support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations at factory, suppliers, and design sites.
- Lead reviews of critical manufacturing performance metrics and develop initiatives to improve performance.
- Lead manufacturing engineering team proposals.
- Effectively communicate technical topics and execution status to internal and customer leadership.
- Perform design and supplier trade studies.
- Evaluate and update hardware specifications and technical data packages.
- Develop production test strategies and perform test coverage analysis.
- Support of configuration control and membership on Configuration Control Board (CCB).
- Lead supplier technical support and issue resolution.
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
- Generate schedules and report status/earned value.
- Occasional travel
Qualifications You Must Have: - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- 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.
- Prior experience in designing or producing military electronic communication systems, as well as supporting program transition to production and long-term sustainment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in technical documentation.
- Expertise in project management.
Qualifications We Prefer: - Masters of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
- 10+ years of related experience, including technical leadership.
- Previous experience in design or manufacture of complex analog/RF systems.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
What We offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- May be eligible for relocation
- And more!
Learn More & Apply NowPlease ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
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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.
