Principal Technical Support Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M 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

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 Engineering designs, produces, and builds new technologies and enhances existing capabilities to solve our customers’ most complex challenges.  The Airborne Antenna Design Department is a team of engineers responsible for electrical design and development of RF products within Raytheon.  Our charter is to provide expertise in sub-systems engineering, RF and radome design, digital apertures, antenna ranges and module test. 

We are looking to add to our team and desire a Principal Technical Support Engineer to be part of a team that provides the most advanced end-to-end solutions that detect, track, engage and neutralize a broad range of threats.  The role includes knowledge of RF product testing and associated RF test equipment, typically obtained through a University Degree program, or through work experience.  May have practical knowledge of projects, programs and systems with the ability to make enhancements in daily work.

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

What You Will Do:

• Work with various teams of engineers, assemblers, and technicians.
• Perform electrical engineering functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification of electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Perform analysis on production data, to determine root cause analysis of failures.
• Be involved in planning and executing rework of production assemblies.
• Coordinate and execute tasks in Raytheon antenna ranges, maintain and standardize range infrastructure to meet program requirements.
• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in McKinney, TX.

                                                                       

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:

• Experience with RF fundamentals, such as RF electro-magnetic spectrum, propagation delay, and RF components.
• Experience with antenna measurement patterns and how antennas work.
• Experience with decibels (dB’s) and/or dBm values within respect to equivalent power levels in Watts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• RF experience and knowledge of microwave theory.
• Experience building positive relationships and crafting clear communication in and out of direct team members.
• Focus on results with ability to drive tasks to closure.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with investigation within last five years.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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

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.

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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