Principal Specialist, Field Service

Date Posted:

2026-08-11



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​



Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI - Current



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 full-time Principal Specialist, Field Service, to reside in McKinney, Texas or Jacksonville, Fl, rotating to an undisclosed location in Jordan every 90 days, supporting USAF MTS Customer and Raytheon, conducting repairs of turreted Electro-Optical, Infra-Red (EO/IR) Sensor and Systems and other Ad hoc duties.

This interdisciplinary engineering position requires an array of technical competencies in EO/IR Systems hardware and software, aircraft avionics and military flight-line environment as well as personality traits that enable one to respond effectively to dynamic conditions.

What You Will Do

• Act as a representative for all Raytheon MTS assets during repair activity at McKinney, Texas, Jacksonville Florida and at customer site in Jordan.
• Responsible for communicating frequently with program management and IPT leads, operations, engineering, mission assurance, and supply chain across multiple programs.
• Responsible for reporting partner and/or customer sentiments, system performance/availability, maintenance activities/issues, repair status, and supply support/spares status.
• Responsible for working with the PMs to meet performance metrics and schedule for Raytheon products across USAF and GA customer programs. 
• Provides technical, logistics, and/or material support for multiple MTS products. 
• Ensure that all necessary inspection, maintenance, repair and modification activities are performed and recorded in the appropriate management information system.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience working with multiple internal customers and interacting with senior external personnel on technical matters.
• Experience representing the organization as the prime technical contact regarding depot repair activity.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 10+ years’ experience in EO/IR Systems Integration, Test and Operational Maintenance.
• Expertise typically gained through 8 or more years of hardware/software/system administration experience including ground station support and system administration experience.
• Prior UASF MTS field experience a plus.
• Possess communication skills needed for problem resolution with customers, contractors and vendors.
• Ability to work independently without appreciable direction.

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.

Eligible for employee referral.

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

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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