Electrical Engineer II - RF/Microwave Design (Onsite)

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Goleta, California, is seeking an Electrical Engineer II – RF/Microwave Design to drive EW and electronics development for defense applications.

The role requires a strong RF background, collaboration across engineering disciplines, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Occasional travel may be required, with onsite work expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Designing and testing electronics of varying complexity in a team environment
• Schedule tasks, provide status, and collaborate with engineers, program managers, and supply chain
• Work as an individual contributor or in cross-discipline teams with electrical, mechanical, and system engineers

Skills

RF design

Schematic design

MATLAB

HFSS

ADS

GeneSys

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

SPICE

Schematic/Layout software

MATLAB

ADS

HFSS

Hyperlynx

GeneSys

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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.

The Vision Systems and Electronic Warfare Department in Goleta, California has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer II – RF/Microwave Design to work on Electronic Warfare (EW) and general electronics product development for defense applications.

The advanced RF hardware section is the focal point for cutting edge hardware. We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who is seeking to advance their strong academic background and experience in digital and/or RF/Microwave systems.

What You Will Do

• The candidate will be responsible for designing and testing electronics of various complexity in a team environment. The candidate will be responsible for scheduling tasks, providing status, and working with a team of engineers, program managers, and supply chain.
• The candidate will work as individual contributor or in a cross-discipline product development team environment with electrical, mechanical, and system engineers.
• This position may require occasional business-related travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 2+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with some design tools (SPICE, schematic/layout design software, MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, Hyperlynx, GeneSys as examples) and the ability and desire to learn new tools.
• Experience with schematic capture, block diagrams, and parts lists for complex electronics.
• Hands-on experience testing electronic products using bench power supplies, signal/waveform generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers or vector network analyzers.

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.

• Onsite: 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.

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

• 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
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent on 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.