Engineering Prototype Planner II

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 | Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite) | U.S. citizenship required for security clearance

About the Role

The Prototype Engineering Group at Raytheon provides comprehensive engineering services for electrical hardware and specialized mechanical materials. We deliver tailored solutions from Bill of Materials (BoM) analysis—including cost and lead-time assessments—through final delivery of engineering hardware. Our team manages the entire lifecycle of circuit card assemblies (CCA), components, and kitting, ensuring rapid and responsive support for RTX programs' unique requirements.

As an integral part of the Effector Guidance Electronics Department, the Prototype Engineering Planner offers innovative solutions that provide a competitive edge in aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities

• Manage parts planning for developmental hardware builds, collaborating with various organizations to coordinate logistics for engineering electrical and mechanical hardware.
• Interpret engineering documentation, including drawings and quality standards, to develop manufacturing work methodologies, instructions, and illustrations.
• Generate and document the "as-built" configuration by capturing the build bill of materials (BOM).
• Ensure engineering hardware meets quality, cost, and schedule requirements; identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Conduct BOM analysis, purchase components, and generate material status reports.
• Request components from engineering stores and manage the disposition of quality discrepancies and non-conformances.
• Utilize tools such as SAP, Common PDM, MatTrak, and RAYTrak for effective planning and tracking.
• Plan and manage kitting requests through engineering stores, avoiding schedule delays with effective inventory control.
• Facilitate communication and reporting by providing regular updates to managers and customers.
• Assist in processing program requests and shipments while adhering to schedules.
• Work with peers and cross-functional teams to meet program requirements and complete kitting requests on time.
• Stay informed of engineering objectives, strategies, and support activities.

What You Will Learn

• Engineering documentation and quality standards to interpret drawings, documentation, and requirements.
• Logistics and process optimization for managing hardware builds and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Material and inventory management, including BOM analysis, procurement, inventory control, and resolving quality discrepancies.
• Software tools and systems like SAP, Common PDM, MatTrak, and RAYTrak for planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork to achieve common goals.
• Communication and reporting skills to provide clear updates to managers and customers.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Solid command of Excel, including functions such as filters, V-Lookup, and pivot tables.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret). Active and existing clearance required after day one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and proficiency in working with complex processes and tools, including inventory control and material procurement databases.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities, and provide ongoing status updates to stakeholders.
• Experience with supplier quoting and interface activities to support procurement and supply chain functions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and hierarchy definitions to develop accurate work instructions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role and collective-bargaining agreements).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD. The range is representative of all experience levels and considers factors such as role, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.