Electrical Engineer II - RF/Microwave Design (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly motivated engineer to design and test electronics of varying complexity in a collaborative team environment. You will schedule tasks, report status, and coordinate with engineers, program managers, and supply chain to drive programs forward.

The role requires 2+ years in EE/CE or an advanced degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electronics of varying complexity in a team environment.
• Schedule tasks, provide status updates, and collaborate with engineers, program managers, and supply chain.
• Work as an individual contributor or within a cross-discipline product development team with electrical, mechanical, and system engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Advanced Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB

ADS

HFSS

Hyperlynx

GeneSys

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-10 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

Summary

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.

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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.