2026- Fulltime-RF Electrical Engineer II- Onsite

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a college graduate to join their RF/Microwave Engineering Team in North Tewksbury, Massachusetts. You will engage in designing and testing semiconductor devices for defense applications, with responsibilities including RF component design and circuit analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in related fields. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in RF/microwave, analog, or digital electronics.
• Knowledge of electrical components or electromagnetics.

Responsibilities

• Perform fixtured and on-wafer probe measurements.
• Assemble RF/microwave test systems.
• Conduct circuit analysis and troubleshoot hardware performance.
• Design RF microwave components and test systems.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Analog electronics

Circuit design

Software tools (Python, LabVIEW)

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Keysight ADS

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Raytheon invites a college graduate to join our RF/Microwave Engineering Team. The team designs, tests, and manufactures semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications. As a member of the team, you will work on systems and equipment for radar programs such as Global Patriot and Early Warning Systems.

Location

This is an onsite role located in Tewksbury, MA, Andover, MA, or Marlborough, MA.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required. A secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance must be obtained prior to starting the role.

What You Will Do

• Perform fixtured and on‑wafer probe measurements
• Assemble RF/microwave/millimeter‑wave test systems
• Use software to control test equipment and plot results
• Support the MMIC and module design teams
• Integrate and test digital, analog, and RF components and modules
• Conduct circuit analysis, simulation, documentation, trade assessments for obsolescence resolution, and troubleshoot hardware performance issues
• Analyze hardware/firmware test requirements and determine requirements
• Develop solutions to test issues and enhance productivity and efficiency
• Interact with test technicians, factory facilitators, operations managers, other engineers, QA and reliability personnel
• Design RF microwave components and phased‑array applications; integrate and test component‑level and system‑level phased‑array hardware

What You Will Learn

• RF/microwave device, MMIC, and module characterization techniques using spectrum analyzers, real‑time spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and performance network analyzers
• Test system set‑up and use of software such as Python, LabVIEW, Keysight ADS, HFSS, Cadence Virtuoso, MATLAB, CST, Mentor Graphics Expedition, AutoCAD, TCAD, C++, Java, and JMP for data analysis

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field
• Experience or coursework in RF/microwave, analog, digital electronics, circuit design or analysis, electrical components, or electromagnetics

Preferred Qualifications

• Lab experience specific to RF/microwave device and circuit measurements
• Knowledge of electrical circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting using common lab equipment
• Experience with software tools listed above (Python, LabVIEW, Keysight ADS, HFSS, Cadence Virtuoso, MATLAB, CST, Mentor Graphics Expedition, AutoCAD, TCAD, C++, Java, JMP)
• Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program
• Parental leave and paid time off
• Holidays
• Employee Scholar Program and parent‑vacation enhancement programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.