Principal Radar Power Lead

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 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. 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 leadership ability, to function as the Radar Power Lead for a product line of ground-based radar systems. The Radar Power Lead will join the Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (MFRFS) Engineering team in McKinney, TX and have product responsibility for multiple variants of the radar AC to DC and DC to DC power distribution solutions. This is an onsite role, in McKinney, TX. What You Will Do Primary technical point of contact and responsible engineer for development, production and sustainment activities for power solutions within the MFRFS Product Line Provide recommendations to the chief engineer on design improvements, technical risks and benefits, and overall technical maturation of product line power solutions Drive execution to resolution of technical issues associated with power sub-assemblies Work with the production factory team to understand the power sub-assembly 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 power solutions Lead the investigation of potential alternative power sources that differ from the current Army customer (e.g., Navy, Air Force, or other location AC Power inputs) 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 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 power sub-assemblies 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 Broad-based technical background with the ability to lead complex technical projects Ability to maintain high performance in a highly dynamic, team-based environment Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements Experience with performing circuit card assembly-level power architecture trades, and/or with system-level power architecture trades. Experience with development of power converter specifications. Design considerations for voltages > 400V and/or power > 10kW. Three-phase power systems, power factor control, and inverter/rectifier development. Military standard power specifications. 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 Earned Value Management System (EVMS) / Control Account Manager Certified Developing and maintaining complex integrated master schedules 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. 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 #LI-CV1 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 a