Date Posted:
2026-04-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D 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:
TS/SCI without Polygraph
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Raytheon's Optics Hardware team in McKinney, TX is hiring for a hands-on role in building and integrating next-generation sensor systems that support critical aerospace and defense missions. In this role, you'll work in a fast-paced lab and clean room environment alongside electrical, optical, and mechanical engineers to bring complex hardware to life-from subassembly bench testing, to initial assembly test and troubleshooting, to system integration and delivery. If you enjoy working with real hardware, solving tough problems, and seeing your work move from concept to customer, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact.
What You Will Do
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to integrate and test electronics hardware at the subassembly and system level
Perform hardware safety checks, initial checkout and power-on, and support integration through system-level and qualification testing
Troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues using lab equipment and engineering documentation
Support development, build, and test activities for complex systems, including preparation for delivery to customers
Assist in system integration activities across hardware, firmware, and software components
Work with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and emulator systems to support integration and test environments
Execute test procedures, collect data, and evaluate hardware performance against requirements
Document test results, integration activities, and issues; contribute to technical briefings and status updates
Work in lab and clean room environments handling sensitive hardware systems
Support cross-functional efforts with electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineering teams
Participate in internal and customer-facing demonstrations as needed
This position may require occasional business-related travel
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in a lab environment integrating and testing electronics hardware
Experience performing hardware bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
Experience interpreting engineering documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, or memory maps
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience working in low-volume, high-complexity development or production environments
Experience with FPGA, SoC, or microcontroller-based systems
Experience using MATLAB for data analysis or test support
Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., DDR, flash memory, or multi-gigabit transceivers)
Experience working in Agile development environments using tools such as JIRA
Exposure to optical or imaging systems
Exposure to Linux-based operating systems and command line interfaces
What We Offer
A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
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, Innovation, and Safety.
Relocation assistance available.
Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
This position requires onsite work in McKinney, TX: North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location
This position requires 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 ?
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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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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