Date Posted:
2026-04-15Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDGPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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 is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Optics Electronics department in McKinney, TX. The OE department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including advanced forward-looking infrared sensors, complex pointing and tracking subsystems, and electronics that support video processing and stabilization of imaging systems. The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through initial low-rate production.
What You Will Do
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Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary electrical engineering and hardware design team, with the primary objective of creating firmware solutions for new design hardware and new design architectures.
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Implement firmware updates with requirements and algorithms defined by subject matter experts (SMEs) in a laboratory environment.
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Simulate, implement, test, and troubleshoot firmware updates, support design reviews, and perform as an integrator of the firmware.
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Work in the product development team environment with systems, mechanical, and software engineers.
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This position may require occasional business-related travel.
Qualifications You Must Have
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience.
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Experience in FPGA Logic design and verification, SoC’s and real-time microcontrollers.
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Electrical Engineering and/or related technology proficiency.
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Experience in testing products using FPGA debugging tools.
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Experience with interfaces and bus standards such as: PCIe & Gigabit Ethernet & High speed data standards e.g. GigE Vision/ HD-SDI, CoaXpress, Aurora, and/or CameraLink.
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Experienced with Xilinx and/or Altera FPGA/SoCs (Zynq, Kintex/Virtex Ultrascale and newer).
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Experience of image sensor integration, e.g. new visible and IR cameras.
Qualifications We Prefer
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Knowledge of video optimization or control systems such as:
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Non-uniformity correction, Color Correction, or Exposure Control.
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Contrast Enhancement, Video Processing.
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Brushless DC motor control.
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Electro-mechanical image stabilization.
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MATLAB and Simulink w/ HDL Coder.
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Experience in low volume, high complexity development environments.
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Multi-Gigabit transceivers, DDR and flash memories.
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Background in Sensor and Read Out IC.
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Experience working on Agile Teams using JIRA.
What We Offer
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A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
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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, Innovation, and Safety.
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Relocation assistance available.
Learn More & Apply Now!
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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.
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This position requires onsite work in McKinney, TX: North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location
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This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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