Principal Product Development Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

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 Electronics Subsystems Products (ESP) Department in Huntsville, AL is currently searching for a Senior Product Development Engineer (PDE) with experience in circuit card/printed wiring board assembly, manufacturing, and the integrated assembly of electronic components into a subsystem.

The Product Development Engineer will support the Electrical Products design community as the affordability, manufacturability, and producibility expert for all Effector Programs.  Tasks include involvement in digital, analog, and RF design projects from initial bill-of-material selection through Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and subsystem assembly including resolution on all technical and supplier related issues. 

Throughout the product lifecycle the Product Development Engineer (PDE) will follow our Integrated Product Development System to create an affordable, producible, and highly reliable design that meets the program’s delivery and milestone needs.

What You Will Do

• Respond to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for input to the design process in areas such as materials selection, construction, layout, component selection and placement, design rule interpretation and application, and current Center of Excellence (COE) capabilities and practices.

• Create development schedules/plans and ensure timely participation of relevant functions (Mechanical Engineering, ECAD, Parts Engineering, Planners, and Suppliers).

• Facilitate the prototype development process, support the Producibility Engineering community, and participate in Gate Reviews

• Provide assistance with identifying and developing key PCB/CCA supplier partners

• Periodic travel to suppliers for assessments and product readiness reviews may be required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Electrical, or other related discipline with eight (8) years of prior relevant experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience to include at least two (2) of the following categories:

• PCB manufacturing

• Circuit card manufacturing/assembly

• Experience with IPC and MIL specifications and design guides

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret DoD security clearance

• Knowledge and understanding of the PCB manufacturing and tooling process

• Experience in PCB manufacturing and/or circuit card assembly

• Experience understanding IPC and MIL specifications and design guides

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Detailed Circuit Card Assembly process knowledge and the ability to drive the component placement, component selection and material selection

• Experience with alignment and collaboration between various disciplines within the Raytheon design community to achieve organizational and programmatic objectives

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.

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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