Operations Engineering Technical Lead

Date Posted : 2025-09-26

Country :

United States of America

Location :

TX190 : 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

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 Advanced Products and Solutions division of Raytheon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead a multi-disciplined engineering team supporting Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO / IR) products in a factory production environment. The individual must be self-motivated and will work with a cross functional team including engineering, factory management, program management, and operations assembly and test. This position will be in the Surveillance Manufacturing Engineering department.

The work assignment will be manufacturing support of the Combat Systems variants produced in the McKinney, TX Consolidated Manufacturing Center.  This is a first-shift role, with core hours from 8 : 00 AM to 3 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required to support factory operations.

What You Will Do

Manage daily assignments and metrics to ensure engineering efficiency and timely responses

Lead a team to resolve technical issues, improve test yields, and reduce test cycle times

Diagnose and troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and implement hardware disposition solutions

Operate mechanical, electrical, and optical test equipment to support manufacturing processes

Investigate failure trends, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Experience supporting or developing an Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO / IR) product in a production environment

Experience in leading a team of at least three engineers

Experience reading mechanical drawings and / or electrical schematics

Experience resolving issues with dimensional tolerances or testing and troubleshooting and documenting test results

Experience in leading root cause corrective action investigation

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

Qualifications We Prefer

Manage priorities on multiple tasks

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience analyzing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to address systemic issues

Familiarity with testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies

Basic electrical engineering knowledge such as understanding of Op-Amps, Multiplexers, ADC / DAC, etc.

Basic mechanical engineering knowledge such as mechanical mechanisms (i.e. gears, actuators, etc.)

Basic understanding of optical performance in EO / IR systems

Active Secret Clearance

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.

Relocation assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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