Principal Antenna & RF Sensor Test Range Architect & Integrator

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible work schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is looking for a Principal Engineer in Tucson, AZ to lead the design and implementation of advanced antenna systems. You will oversee teams, ensure technical innovation, and collaborate across engineering disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in STEM with 8+ years of experience, and proficiency in testing and measurement theory. The competitive salary range is $107,500 to $204,500, along with benefits like medical insurance and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in antenna, radome, or RCS testing.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience with interdisciplinary engineering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop antenna and radome systems.
• Define and analyze requirements for test ranges.
• Oversee implementation of ranges and chambers.

Skills

Antenna testing

Team leadership

Technical oversight

Python programming

MATLAB proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master of Science in electrical engineering

PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

FEKO

SENTRi

GRASP

Job description

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 Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the design and implementation of antenna, radome, and/or radar cross section (RCS) ranges and/or chambers within the company. The selected candidate will also be expected to lead teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks, and work with the Engineering organization to establish technology roadmaps, enable modernization, and contribute to general innovation.

What You Will Do

• Develop antenna, radome, advanced sensor systems, and/or RCS ranges/chambers.
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to define, analyze, simulate, implement, and evaluate requirements for ranges and/or chambers, including relevant test equipment.
• Work with chamber/range equipment and service suppliers.
• Oversee implementation of new ranges/chambers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with testing of antennas or radomes in a chamber or test range.
  • Experience with operation of an antenna, radome, and/or RCS chamber/range.
  • Experience with antenna and/or sensor measurement theory and range operation.
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master of Science (MS) or PhD in electrical engineering.
• Significant experience simulating and/or estimating the effects of propagation, reflections, and scattering on an antenna under test (AUT) in an anechoic chamber.
• Measurement of hardware for RCS.
• Significant experience specifying, building, and validating antenna, radome, and/or RCS ranges/chambers.
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other high-level scientific programming languages.
• Proficiency with high performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURM.
• Proficiency with modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and GRASP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple sources.
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to put forth and drive technical execution plans.
• Knowledgeable of management processes, such as Earned Value.
• Experience presenting in technical reviews.
• Understanding of near-field-to-far-field processing algorithms.
• Experience designing and testing datalink, flight termination, telemetry, and/or GPS antenna systems.
• Experience being a Cost Account Manager or Integrated Product Team Lead.

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. Salary range: $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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.

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.

Date Posted: 2026-06-16

Location: Tucson, AZ.