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Senior Test Hardware Design Engineer (onsite McKinney, TX)

RTX Corporation

mckinney, TXJob$87–165K/yrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$87–165K/yr
Location
mckinney, TX
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

The Senior Test Hardware Design Engineer joins RTX’s Test Solution Hardware Design team to design, develop, integrate, and validate test systems for product factories. The role supports production, manufacturing, and product qualification environments, collaborating with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to deliver reliable test solutions. It also involves creating test equipment and supporting hardware, producing technical documentation, and troubleshooting integration issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Test System Design, requiredTest Systems Engineering, requiredHardware Development, requiredHardware Integration, requiredVerification and Validation, requiredHardware Maintenance, requiredCross-Functional Communication, requiredRF Test Theory, nice to haveDigital Test Design Theory, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM or Equivalent Experience, required5+ Years Relevant Experience, required3+ Years With Advanced Degree, requiredActive Secret Security Clearance, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW 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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Join our Test Solution Hardware Design team, where you will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and validating test systems for RTX product factories. Your work will ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge aerospace and defense products.

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, integrate, and validate test systems used in production and manufacturing environments.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, and mechanical engineers, to deliver high-quality test solutions.

  • Perform hardware development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, and product qualification environments.

  • Apply engineering principles to create test equipment, interface test adapters (ITAs), harnesses, and other supporting hardware.

  • Produce technical documentation, including schematics, drawings, and circuit analyses, to support test system development.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues during design, development, and integration phases.

  • Ensure test systems meet factory requirements and are optimized for performance and reliability.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience with an advanced degree.

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience with test system design and test systems engineering.

  • Experience in hardware development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, or product qualification environments.

  • Experience working and communicating effectively within cross-functional teams, including test personnel, electrical, software, and mechanical engineers.

  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience with RF test theory.

  • Experience with digital test design theory.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,943 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–165K/yr
  • Texas median$126–204K/yr179 salary ranges
  • US median$132–204K/yr2,215 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 25% below the Texas median midpoint ($167K) — in the lowest quarter of Hardware Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 310 open Hardware Engineer jobs in Texas and 2,943 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,439 postings).
Education
1,583 of the 2,943 open Hardware Engineer jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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