Principal Engineer, Radomes and Composites

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's Airborne Sensor RF Design Department is seeking a Principal Radomes and Composites Engineer to support the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program onsite at our Plano, Texas, location. In this role, you will perform in-depth data analysis and engineering assessments of critical radome and composite assemblies that ensure structural integrity while maintaining stringent Radio Frequency (RF) performance requirements. Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE 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 What You Will Do Lead mechanical and structural evaluations of radome and composite assemblies supporting NGJ production Partner with suppliers to review fabrication processes, resolve build issues, and assess material and process variations impacting quality or performance Analyze production and inspection data to validate structural integrity, material properties, dimensional compliance, and RF-sensitive features Support engineering change proposals, producibility improvements, and risk-reduction activities tied to composite and radome manufacturing Conduct technical reviews, present findings to program and customer leadership, and coordinate across engineering, operations, and supply chain Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited university and 8 years of experience to include any combination of the following: 8+ years of experience in composites, radome engineering, mechanical design, or structural analysis Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and material/inspection data Experience with structural or materials analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or equivalent) Experience working with suppliers or manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, assess capability, or review process conformance U.S. Citizenship is required, as this position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance Ability to travel periodically to suppliers, manufacturing facilities and customer sites to support programs (at least 25%) Qualifications We Prefer MS or PhD in an engineering discipline 10+ years of industry experience in the design, manufacturing and testing of radomes and composite structures Direct experience supporting composite or radome production, including supplier oversight and quality assessment Familiarity with MRB processes, root cause and corrective action methods (RCCA), and AS9100-aligned quality systems Knowledge of dielectric material behavior, RF performance considerations, or radome electromagnetic performance Background in design for manufacturability, process optimization, or production yield improvement Experience supporting aerospace or defense hardware through transition from development into full-rate production 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 is an onsite position and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. This position requires a security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr RTX (Raytheon)