Remote Electronic Component Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 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.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Principal Component Engineer to join the Parts, Libraries and Obsolescence (PLO) Department, primarily supporting programs in the Boston, MA area.

This is a remote based position.

The selected candidate will actively lead in the performance of Components Engineering and Applications Engineering tasks supporting airborne, ground, and tactical platforms/programs in the proposal, Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), production and support phases. This includes aiding in developing and executing Programs' Parts Management Plans and parts procurement strategies in accordance with company command media, Program Directives and the customer Statement of Work (SOW). It will also include performing verification and validation of program parts lists to ensure compliance with part selection, standardization, documentation, and qualification requirements.

This position will require day-to-day interface with designers, suppliers, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Parts Obsolescence Lead/Managers (POL), Product Development Engineers (PDE), Electronic Computer Aided Design (ECAD), Program Management Office (PMO), and other disciplines.  This role also entails supporting components approval through a Parts and Materials Control Board (PMCB) comprised of members both internal to Raytheon and from customer organizations.  On occasion, you will be tasked to use your knowledge of failure mechanisms and effects to aid in the root cause/corrective action determinations of device/subassembly component related failures.  Some travel to integration sites, customer facilities, and subcontractor facilities may be required.

What You Will Do

• Understand program requirements and SOWs to determine program component environmental / characteristic application requirements.

• Provide technology insertion and parts selection/standardization guidance while adhering to business, component parametric, application environmental and circuit application constraints.

• Generate and revise component drawings and associated verification data packages.

• Review of electronic component and assembly reliability and construction data, and preparation of such data as to facilitate PMCB review and adjudication.

• Perform alternate part investigations and generate comparison matrices showing the differences and similarities of the parts.

• Interface with multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers/manufacturers to develop component risk and verification delineation.

• Facilitate component selection and libraries application through the coordination and generation of the program Bill of Material (BOM) in a collaboration toolset.
  Present component standardization, design library, obsolescence management and termination finish risk results in support of design reviews for a program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience with any combination of the following:

• Experience with all major electrical component commodities - integrated circuits, semiconductors, passive, and RF devices.

• Knowledge of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in military and aerospace flight applications.

• Knowledge of Military component drawings, standards, test specifications, and associated Qualified Manufacturers and Product Lists

• Experience with the development of associated component drawings and the judgment/determination of part applications to meet program/project objectives and requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related science or engineering discipline

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with project or task management.

• Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA).

• Knowledge of component reliability process monitors and/or qualification methodologies.

• Knowledge of circuit card and PWB manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of component failure modes by commodity.
  Experience with BOM development and management for developmental and production programs.

• Experience with the use or adaptation of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products in a military system.

• Experience with interconnect devices.

• Experience with counterfeit part mitigation, including working with Non-Franchised Distributors (NFDs).

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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