Antenna Design Engineer II

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, Texas is seeking an engineer to design and deploy RF passive circuits and perform EM modeling as part of the Airborne Antenna Design team. The role focuses on radiators, RF manifolds, transitions, and related modeling efforts in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will collaborate with program leadership, adhere to engineering processes, and develop solutions to complex problems while onsite at the McKinney facility. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with passive circuit design or EM modeling.
• Experience with test equipment including Antenna Ranges, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Power Meters.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy RF passive circuits and EM modeling.
• Follow established procedures and coordinate with program leadership to meet design objectives.
• Implement best practices and sound engineering processes in RF design work.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Travel may be periodically required.

Skills

Passive circuit design

EM modeling

Test equipment

Antenna Ranges

Vector Network Analyzers

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

MATLAB

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

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: 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.

The Airborne Antenna Design department headquartered in McKinney, Texas is responsible for full-scope Independent Design, Verification & Validation (IV&V) solutions for antenna products, including architecture trades, design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of antenna systems and associated integrated system verification solutions.

This is an onsite role, located in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the design, development, and deployment of Radio Frequency (RF) passive circuits (radiators, RF manifolds, RF transitions, etc.) and electromagnetic (EM) modeling.
• Implement best practice standards with regard to the planning, coordination, and execution of RF passive circuit design and EM modeling with sound engineering process discipline and leadership.
• Follow established procedures and instructions while working closely with program and functional leadership to ensure that overall design objectives are met.
• Responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
• Travel may be periodically required

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor7s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 2 years7 prior relevant experience, to include any combination of the following:

• Experience in passive circuit design and / or EM modeling
• Experience performing structured design processes, root-cause problem solving, and successful on-time / on-schedule task execution
• Experience with test equipment including Antenna Ranges, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and / or Power Meters, etc

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Matlab, and AutoCAD
• Capable of providing input or guidance to lower-level engineers
• Ability to manage conflicting or non-existent requirements in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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 offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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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.

HR note: This description is provided for informational purposes only.

EEO statement: 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 A0Readjustment Assistance Act.