Infrared Detector Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D 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: Secret - Current 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.

• Oversee two EOIR programs providing sustainment support and transitioning advances in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) technology.
• Technical baseline updates, roadmap development, Senior level customer engagement, Product family development, Product line vision, strategy & goals, and proposal development.
• Program lifecycles including Field Support, Software Development, and Technology Transition.
• Primary technical contact for the Customer's Senior Engineering / Technical counterparts providing analysis, responding to technical inquires in a timely manner, and ensuring Customer satisfaction.
• Ability to lead across a highly multi-disciplinary role, requiring experience across all design engineering disciplines, technical supplier management, business development, and program leadership.
• Review and approve cost, schedule, and budget information for Estimate At Completions (EACs) and proposals.
• Minimal travel is expected in this role.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM ) and a minimum of 8 years of prior, relevant experience.
• Airborne Electro-Optic sensing systems design, integration and test, flight qualification, deployment, and production experience.
• Experience presenting technical data and solutions to both technical & non-technical audiences, Sr. Level Internal & External stakeholders, and Customers.
• Experience in a Lead Design Engineer, Program Chief Engineer, and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) role.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance after start.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Strong Systems and Design Engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to establish a strong technical baseline in a dynamic Program development environment.
• Design and production experience with the Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) and their family of products.
• Familiarity with an agile hardware and software execution environment.
• Design experience with infrared detector technology, precision servo, and laser systems.
• Thorough understanding and familiarity with Raytheon Programs and EOIR product portfolios.
• Technical and Cost Lead experience on major Proposals and large Programs.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Basis of Estimate (BOE), RFI / RFP shaping and response experience.

• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, 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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG. North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

Position Role Type: 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), 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

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.