Sr. Principal Product Engineer

Location US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG Date Posted 2026-06-18 Position Type Onsite Security Clearance U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. What You Will Do Interface with executive factory and program leadership to develop cost‑reduction activities, mitigate process defects, and promote effective design choices through statistical analysis. Evaluate materials, equipment, and processes (including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development); interface with key internal and external suppliers to resolve technical issues. Gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment with development RF microelectronics (Fire Control AESAs, Electronic Warfare, SATCOMs, etc.). What You Will Learn Resolve product‑specific design and process challenges for a complex hybrid design. Acquire intimate details of the processes and equipment used to assemble the hardware. Qualifications You Must Have A university degree in STEM or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years relevant experience; or an advanced degree and minimum 7 years experience. Currently possess or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Materials and process experience with in‑depth knowledge of MIL‑STD‑883, J‑STD‑001H, AS9100, and RF microelectronics in a production environment. Strong and effective communication skills to convey technical trade studies with internal and external customers. Data‑driven, results‑oriented with a track record of mitigating risks and capturing opportunities on large‑scale program efforts. Focus on operational plans with short‑ to medium‑term (1‑2 year) impact and implement new products, processes, policies, and standards to support the functional strategy. Participate in writing and reviewing basis of estimates (BOE) inputs for engineering and technical projects. Ability to troubleshoot and maneuver through numerous complex and undefined issues to establish root‑cause corrective action. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree. Knowledge of program life cycles and the criticality of achieving MRL/TRL requirements. Knowledge of DFMA & DPD processes. Vast process‑specific knowledge of surface mount technology, adhesives, wirebond, vacuum lamination, conformal coat, and others. Experience with running designed experiments (DOEs) and statistical data handling analysis. Knowledge of metrology processes to diagnose product‑specific issues (CSAM, X‑ray, FTIR, XRF, SEM/EDS, XPS, etc.). Proven leadership skills with the ability to navigate teams to contract deliverables. Knowledge of capacity analysis and purchasing of capital equipment to support program needs. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits as provided by the business unit. Salary range: 132,400–251,600 USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon