Raytheon Technologies

Principal Radar Backend Electronics Lead

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
  • Experience with RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, HFSS, SystemVue).
  • Proficient in RF testing with spectrum and network analyzers.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in resolving complex challenges.
  • Experience in electrical hardware design and adherence to design standards.
  • Production experience with RF and/or digital modules.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical contact for the DREX development, production, and sustainment.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams on project planning and execution.
  • Recommend design improvements and assess technical risks for DREX.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to DREX.
  • Collaborate with production teams to optimize the DREX build process.
  • Lead the development and integration of the next generation DREX.
  • Support the sustainment team in evaluating repaired units for field deployment.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance based on eligibility.
  • Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching program to support retirement savings.
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health support.
  • Tuition assistance through the Employee Scholar Program.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WH ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING H 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

The Multi-Product Power & Digital (MPD) department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including missiles/effectors, radars, and electronic warfare systems. The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through production and sustainment.

We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, with strong technical depth and leadership ability, to function as the Backend Electronics Lead for a multi-mission radar system. The Backend Electronics Lead will join the Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (MFRFS) Engineering team in McKinney, TX and have product responsibility for advanced digital receiver exciter (DREX) / radar backend electronics used in one of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) multi-mission radars on the MFRFS Product Line.

This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do
  • Primary technical point of contact and responsible engineer for development, production and sustainment activities for designated DREX within the MFRFS Product Line
  • Coordinate with the engineering team, product leads, chief engineer and program management on planning, execution, prioritization and execution status reporting
  • Provide recommendations to the chief engineer on design improvements, technical risks and benefits, and overall technical maturation of the designated DREX
  • Drive execution to resolution of technical issues associated with the DREX
  • Work with the production factory team to understand the DREX build process and to assist in the optimization of the process, especially engineering-specific areas
  • Work with the cross-functional design team to complete development and integration of the next generation DREX
  • Support the sustainment team and assist subject matter experts in the evaluation of repaired units to return to the field Planning and coordinating hardware design efforts
  • Occasional travel opportunities may be required to support our customers at various sites.


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.
  • Prior experience with RF simulation toolsets (e.g., ADS, HFSS, SystemVue, etc.)
  • Prior experience with RF testing including spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
  • Technical leadership experience, including the ability to lead the resolution of tough technical challenges
  • Electrical hardware design and development experience including design standard adherence
  • Experience with production of new and/or significantly evolved RF and/or digital modules


Qualifications We Value:
  • One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
  • Specific experience with the design, development, and production of complex military electronics subsystems, especially those including mixed signal CCAs, synthesizers, frequency converters, high-speed processors and FPGAs
  • Broad-based technical background with the ability to lead complex technical projects
  • Ability to maintain high performance in a highly dynamic, team-based environment
  • Understanding the latest technology trends in the area of microprocessors, memory, FPGAs and interface protocols
  • Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements
  • Developing associated architectures, implementing design, performing analysis and testing of modules and/or sub-systems in a laboratory setting
  • Digital, analog and/or RF testing; debugging complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs) or electro-mechanical systems
  • Understanding of CCA design and manufacturing
  • Subcontract Management
  • Collaborating with Global Supply Chain and Mission Assurance to identify and resolve supplier quality, lead time, and manufacturability issues
  • Proposal writing including cost estimation
  • Developing and maintaining complex integrated master schedules


What We Offer

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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