Principal Product Development Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.  

Raytheon has an opening for a Principal Product Development Engineer.    As a Product Development Engineer (PDE), you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert in manufacturability for several programs, with a specific focus on the Printed Circuit Board and Circuit Card Assembly product lifecycle.  This role directly contributes to the overall affordability, reliability, and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.

We act as the liaison between RTX design teams and external PCB/CCA suppliers, bridging gaps between design intent and production realities. Travel to provide onsite supplier support will be expected.  You will work closely with suppliers to address challenges and resolve technical issues. PDEs gather and apply lessons learned from suppliers to drive continuous improvement by incorporating supplier feedback into redesigns.

Responsibilities to anticipate:

• Responsible for hosting and facilitating design reviews and collaborating with a multi-disciplined design team which takes Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) designs from inception to manufacturing.

• Mentoring teammates on industry knowledge of circuit card assembly manufacturing and IPC specs.

• Generate drawing notes and review Technical Data Package (TDP) to ensure adherence to IPC specs.

• BOM (Bill of Material) development and management to ensure part selection is optimal for circuit Card Assembly process and rework.

• Travel to provide onsite supplier support will be expected.  You will work closely with suppliers to address challenges and resolve technical issues.

This is a remote based position.

   Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, STEM Degree.

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience to include at least two of the following:

  • PCB manufacturing

  • Circuit card assembly.

• Experience with and understanding of IPC and MIL specifications and design guides.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. US Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

 

Qualifications We Value:

• Detailed Circuit Card Assembly process knowledge and the ability to drive the component placement, component selection and material selection and have a positive effect on CCA manufacturability.

• Previous experience with RTX Circuit card designs achieving alignment and collaboration between the various disciplines within the RTX Design community to achieve organizational and programmatic objectives. 

• Demonstrated communication skills necessary to interface with all levels of RTX management.

• Experience with project coordination and task management. 

• Demonstrated experience working on complex technical problems and facilitate innovative solutions.

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

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

‒ Onsite: 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.

‒ Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

‒ Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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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