Antenna RF Electrical Design Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design, develop, and deploy RF passive circuits and EM modeling for antenna systems. You will work with HFSS and support phased array projects while contributing to IV&V processes in a role that offers growth in aerospace and defense.

This onsite position requires a DoD security clearance and builds on a solid foundation in antenna engineering. Expect collaboration with top minds and impactful work on safety and connectivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering or an advanced degree.
• Experience in passive circuit design and EM modeling is required.

Responsibilities

• Design passive RF circuits (transitions, manifolds, filters, radiators).
• Simulate RF structures using Ansys HFSS and validate designs.
• Participate in designing phased array systems and RF/EM solutions.
• Ensure design processes meet project schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Passive Circuit Design

HFSS Simulation

RF/EM Modeling

Phased Array Design

Education

Advanced Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

Matlab

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-07

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX , our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Exciting opportunity in Raytheon as an Electrical Engineer II with potential to have significant impact, recognition, and growth in the organization. The engineer will have responsibility for the design, development, and deployment of Radio Frequency (RF) passive circuits (radiators, RF manifolds, RF transitions, etc.) and electromagnetic (EM) modeling.The Apertures and RF department 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.The engineer will implement best practice standards regarding the planning, coordination, and execution of RF passive circuit design and EM modeling with sound engineering process discipline and leadership.The successful candidate will have a solid foundation and experience in antenna engineering with specific knowledge in antenna radiators, RF manifolds, EM modeling techniques and associated best practice tools and processes.

What You Will Do:

• Passive Circuit Design (transitions, manifolds, filters, radiators, et al)
• Simulation of RF structures using Ansys HFSS
• Participating in cutting edge RFCCA design
• Participate in design of phased array systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 2+ years of Professional Experience OR an Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree.
• Experience in passive circuit design and EM modeling.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Matlab, and AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of antenna engineering principles including phased array theory.
• Demonstrated ability to perform structured design processes, root-cause problem solving, and successful on-time / on-schedule task execution.
• Willing to participate in advancing the state of the art about radiator design and EM design and modeling through continual innovation.

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.

Onsite Role Type Definition

• 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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