Senior Hardware Components Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-22



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

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

The Mission Systems Hardware Engineering Department is seeking a Components Engineer to join our multi disciplined team in Largo, FL or Marlborough, MA location. Mission Systems Engineering leads the mechanical and electrical hardware design, development and production of DoD and Government Communications Systems. Responsibilities include working as a team member with a challenging concentration in the mechanical and electrical design of circuit cards and required housings for protected communications systems.

The Senior Components Engineer will ensure that all aspects of Parts Control and Standardization Plans are implemented and executed.  The Senior Components Engineer shall be capable of reviewing datasheets and comparing technical characteristics of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and providing recommendations of potential alternate part replacements.  The Senior Components Engineer will generate piece part documentation of various forms for procurement purposes; submit required program reports; develop and implement a Parts Control Plan.

What You Will Do:

• You will also provide Parts Obsolescence support including leading investigations on obsolescence issues, may participate in trade studies, determination of best mitigation approaches, and implementation of risk mitigation approaches. 

• You will drive the technical obsolescence mitigation process for a program, keeping detailed action logs updated with rationale for the technical approach and may direct or oversee tasks of some members of the team. 

• You will have a good understanding of detailed mechanical/electrical design layouts and design documentation using Computer Aided Design tools.

• You will have financial reporting responsibilities, including periodic earned value inputs, workload planning, and support proposals as required.  Some travel may be needed for installation and design verification. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Background in components engineering, including guiding component selection

• Experience creating and peer reviewing procurement control drawings such as Source Control Drawings or Vendor Item Control Drawings

• Experience in Broad based Mechanical / Electrical Hardware engineering

• Experience with obsolescence reporting and tracking

• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point

• 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

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar engineering field) with a minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience

• Understanding of Tin Whisker Risk, Gold Embrittlement Risk, and experience with Tin Whisker / Gold Embrittlement Mitigation Plans for military applications

• Experience in understanding qualification requirements for military applications, and familiarity of requirements for Hardness Critical Items

• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings

• Experience with program and project tasks, including managing cost and schedule as well as associated reporting

• Experience in development of technical and cost proposals

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

• This role may be eligible for relocation

•  And more!  

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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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