Principal Engineering Tools Support- Will sponsor a clearance

Date Posted:

2026-11-05



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.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 clearance​



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• As a Principal Engineering Tools Support, based in McKinney, TX, you will play a key role in supporting and optimizing engineering tools across various disciplines, ensuring seamless operations and enabling teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• You will work closely with engineers, program personnel, and digital technology teams to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot critical engineering tools. Your contributions will directly impact the success of multiple programs.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement and optimize engineering software solutions, supporting tool usage, adoption, and emerging technologies.
• Manage the installation, configuration, and upgrade of engineering tools across various disciplines, including software, systems, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
• Deploying engineering applications, ensuring proper installation, configuration, integration, and user acceptance.
• Provide user support and troubleshoot complex engineering tool issues in Windows, Unix, and Linux environments.
• Coordinate tool-related services with program personnel, engineering teams, and digital technology teams.
• Tailor engineering tools to meet specific program needs and requirements.
• Set and manage customer expectations while ensuring priorities and deadlines are met.
• Support multiple programs within established schedule and cost constraints.
• 100% onsite
• Start date will be set when an interim clearance is issued.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting tools across engineering disciplines, including but not limited to Atlassian Suite, Jenkins, Coverity, Artifactory, MATLAB, DOORS, and Creo.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving engineering tool issues in Windows, Unix, and/or Linux environments.
• Experience with process of software development.
• Must be able to obtain transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with AGILE or SAFe methodologies.
• System administration experience in Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface with senior engineering leaders and program management.
• Experience collaborating with end users, analysts, and customers in dynamic, distributed team environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

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 Eligibility

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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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