Entry level mechanical engineer Jobs in McKinney, TX

Date Posted:

2026-02-16

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:

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 engineeringexpertiseto 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 opportunity for an energetic and motivated Mechanical Engineer within the Advanced RF Mechanical Design section,allowingfor broad exposure to Raytheon’s technology, tools,and resources. TheAirborne SensorRFDesign department within the HardwareEngineering organization is seeking support with radio-frequencymechanical packagingdevelopmentand production support for multiple airborne and space vehicles. In this role, the engineer willbe requiredtofrequentlycollaborate with engineers of various disciplines to ensure support of program and factory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong academic credentials and experience in working in a teamwork environment, having not only academic, but also interpersonal skills to helpoptimizeour teams. Additionally, the candidate shouldpossessan inquisitive nature anda strong desireto learn real-world applications to complement their academic experience.

What You Will Do:

• Perform mechanical design and documentation of antennas, RF Sensors, and supporting Electronics and Sub-systems.

• Support existing production program(s) inmaintaininghigh qualityand on time delivery to our war fighters. This could involve engaging with suppliersforquality issues and obsolescence, design and development of test equipment, root cause investigation, etc.

• Follow established procedures and instructions while working closely with program and functional leadership to ensure that overall design objectives are met.

• Responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

• Responsible for supervising the definitions of mechanical outline and construction details, connector selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, and overseeing electrical layout and the technical data package.

• Work with minimal direction or supervision, while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of assignments

• Frequent interaction with the IPTL, PM, anda multi-functional team.

• Travel periodically to suppliers and other sites to support programs

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 2 years’ prior relevant experience, to include any combination of the following:

• Experiencewiththe design and manufacturing of electronics packagingand/or test equipmentfor military and/ oraerospace applications

• Experience withGD&T, ANSI drawing standards and first order analysis techniques

• Experience with PTC Creo MCAD software and drawing standards

• Experience withcontinuous (multi-year) program support

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An existing Secret orTop Secretsecurity clearance

• Three or more years of industry experience in the design and test of electronics packaging for military and aerospace applications

• Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and layout collaborationexperience

What We Offer

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, and Innovation.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requiresa securityclearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles andadjudicatesthe security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.