Electrical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-08



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C 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 RTX, the world's 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.

The Optics Electronics Department is an electrical engineering organization that designs, tests, and integrates advanced electrical subsystems for airborne, naval, and land-based military applications. The role involves working on multi-disciplinary, multi-functional integrated product teams to design, develop, test, and/or integrate complex, state-of-the-art EO systems and subsystems. Activities may include analog and digital design, component trade studies, product development, supplier support, and digital logic development.

What You Will Do

• Work in the product and technology domain.
• Work under moderate supervision of technical leadership to analyze, design, and document electro-mechanical hardware from limited to high levels of complexity.
• Engage with engineering team to understand design requirements.
• Support and maintain FPGA designs using VHDL and Verilog.
• Support FPGA synthesis, implementation, and debug using standard tool flows.
• Support and maintain TCL/Batch scripts for build automation and repeatable workflows.
• Create and execute simulation testbenches using ModelSim / QuestaSim.
• Perform functional verification through simulation and lab validation.
• Support troubleshooting in lab environments and during system integration.
• Provide support for customers or internal reviews and meetings.
• Support remote teams collaborating on common projects.
• Learn to use independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn and utilize applicable internal processes and tools for the development of system level hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience.
• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Experience with Ethernet, UDP, and 1588 protocols.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in VHDL and Verilog.
• Experience with ModelSim / QuestaSim.
• Strong TCL scripting capability.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Git or equivalent version control systems.
• Experience with simulation-based verification.
• Exposure to JIRA or similar issue tracking methodologies.
• Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink, including HDL generation workflows and integration into FPGA toolchains.
• Experience supporting integration and test activities in a lab environment

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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