Principal Electrical Production Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) - Onsite Huntsville, AL

Date Posted : 2025-09-16

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AL218 : 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

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 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.

The Effector Subsystems Products (ESP) Team provides support to  develop and produce e lectronics for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF / RADAR, Navigation / IMU / GPS, Digital, and  Power . We partner with various departments to deliver our electrical products to our end customers.

What You Will Do

The Electronics Team is searching for a candidate to work in a multi-discipline production environment. This role will work within a  cross-functional  and cross-discipline team of engineers through product development and production. The Electrical Production Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) provides both technical guidance and supervision in meeting project  commitments .

Responsibilities  will include mentoring less experienced engineers, working with  suppliers and  supporting  the team to  deliver program data-based evidence to ensure proper decision-making for the direction of the program.

Technical troubleshooting of production hardware and test equipment

Review designs and system requirements to resolve production issues

Investigate root-cause failures

Review and modify subsystem requirements and test plans

Act as a  subject matter expert (SME) , preparing and presenting to peers,  administration , and government  customers

Work within a multi-disciplined team including electronics hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, systems, test, supply chain, etc.

Collaboration  with both Functional and Program higher level  administration as well as Customer  and Suppliers

This role will serve as both mentor and mentee

Assignments may require some travel, including foreign travel

This role is 100% ONSITE in Huntsville, Alabama

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or relevant, equivalent degree

Minimum of eight (8)  years  of engineering experience

Experience as an IPTL or REA role in the defense industry

Experience in analysis, test, measurement and / or integration of electrical products or systems

Experience in low level electronics troubleshooting

U.S. Citizen - 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in project  guidance , systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow into a higher level of authority

Experience with failure investigation, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation

Experience with requirements verification test planning and  implementation

Current or prior experience with Strategic Missile Defense or Naval  Power  systems development and / or production

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.

This position is eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

‒ Onsite : 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.

This position requires a 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

Location Information

Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname  "ROCKET CITY"  for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early  years , having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you  see  yourself here?

Huntsville, AL : https : / / careers.rtx.com / global / en / raytheon-huntsville,-al-location

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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