Principal RF Engineer

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to provide technical expertise in the design and integration of RF subassemblies for tactical missile programs. The successful candidate will work onsite in McKinney, Texas, collaborating across various engineering disciplines to deliver mission-critical solutions.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of experience with RF technologies. Raytheon offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including advanced RF technologies.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital, and power electronics design methodologies.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance for RF efforts.
• Design and develop receivers and signal processors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve goals.
• Conduct comprehensive RF CCA/module checkout.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards.

Skills

RF design methodologies

Analog-to-digital converters

Signal processing

System integration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool

Advanced Design System (ADS)

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Job Summary

As the Principal RF Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in the analysis, design, fabrication, test, and integration of complex RF subassemblies or RF Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) that support radar and datalink applications for a tactical missile program. This onsite role requires designing RF/Digital technology to meet challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments. You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines, program leadership, and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, mission‑critical solutions that align with program goals and timelines.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure all RF efforts meet program goals and requirements.
• Design and develop receivers, converters, and signal processors.
• Design circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals.
• Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the CCA, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
• Perform schematic capture and review RF routing.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams – power, digital, mechanical, etc.
• Work in a lab environment to accomplish component characterization, as well as CCA verification and integration.
• Conduct comprehensive RF CCA/module checkout in accordance with the developed test plan and validate against the requirements matrix.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.
• Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including advanced RF technologies such as receivers, analog‑to‑digital converters, downconverters, and frequency synthesizers.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital, and power electronics design methodologies, integration & test, simulation and analysis of RF products.
• Experience with tools such as signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool or equivalent, SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent, Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date; ability to obtain interim clearance is required with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Highly self‑motivated individual with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while effectively collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Experience in architecting and defining requirements for complex RF products.
• Advanced understanding of RF and microwave system integration, system‑level trades, and performance optimization.
• Ability to prepare technical review documentation with minimal oversight.
• Strong knowledge of RF/Digital electronics and hands‑on experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Expertise in the design and testing of cascade analysis and/or frequency planning.
• Circuit card assembly design and fabrication.
• High‑speed data converter test/characterization.
• Designing or testing RF hybrid (chip & wire) technologies.
• Experience in writing proposals and developing basis of estimates (BOEs).
• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.

What We Offer

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. Eligible applicants may receive 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, and, depending on the business unit, additional benefits. Eligible employees can participate in annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs, subject to business and performance factors. This is a U.S.-based role; if located in a U.S. territory, applicable pay and benefits apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posted date, though this may change based on candidate flow or business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.