Senior Principal Hardware Production Support Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-01-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 50 Apple Hill Dr ASSABET BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: 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, we are dedicated to helping our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. Our commitment is grounded in over 100 years of experience and engineering expertise, enabling us to stay ahead of tomorrow's challenges. Join a team that thrives on solving complex problems that contribute to a safer, more secure world.

The Receiver/Exciter & Processing Architecture (REPA) Department at Raytheon specializes in cutting-edge receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technologies. We focus on the design, development, integration, and support of high-quality production builds to ensure the lifecycle success of Raytheon products.

As a Senior Principal Hardware Production Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in addressing design and manufacturing challenges, delivering innovative solutions for product assembly, integration, testing, statistical process control, and the transition to production. You'll serve as a key liaison among design engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve production issues effectively.

Your Role Will Include:

• Troubleshooting hardware, test stations, and process issues down to CCA and component levels.
• Resolving design issues within RTX production lines and with suppliers.
• Conducting failure analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Performing circuit analysis, including characterization, modeling, and simulation of electronic signals in subsystems.
• Identifying and implementing design updates for circuit cards and subassemblies.
• Processing Engineering Change Notices through the Configuration Control Board process.
• Supporting the transition to production of innovative new products.
• Collaborating in developing and troubleshooting test equipment and establishing test requirements and procedures.
• Engaging in cross-site collaboration for comprehensive program support.
• This is a first-shift role, 100% onsite in Tewksbury, MA, with expected travel to several sites including Andover, MA.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of experience, or an Advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Proficiency in testing and troubleshooting RF, analog, digital, and/or mixed signal circuits.
• Experience in failure analysis and Root-Cause Corrective Action investigations, preferably regarding supplier and factory challenges.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, including oversight, coordination, and preparation of detailed technical reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in RF, analog, and/or digital design.
• Experience with RF and Microwave component testing and troubleshooting, including up-converters, down-converters, power amplifiers, waveform generators, and RF modulators.
• Familiarity with cost estimation and earned value tracking and reporting.
• Experience with subsystem integration and testing.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for production yield improvements.
• Technical writing and formal presentation skills.
• Experience with tools like Mentor Graphics Designer, PSPICE, System Vision, MATLAB, Mathcad, IDL, Computer Simulation Technologies (CST), Microwave Design Studio, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), and Advanced Design System (ADS).

What We Offer

• At RTX, our values guide our actions and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. We prioritize Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate eligibility.

Join Us:

• This is an onsite role where employees will primarily work at the designated office location.
• Please note that this position requires a security clearance, managed by DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services, an agency of the Department of Defense.

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.

We uphold affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with applicable legislation.