Principal RF Engineer

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join our RF design team. You will lead analysis, design, fabrication, test and integration of RF subassemblies for radar and datalink applications on a tactical missile program.

Onsite role with opportunities to travel. You will collaborate across power, digital and mechanical teams, create CCA documentation, perform schematic capture, and ensure compliance with performance standards and program timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant RF experience including receivers, ADCs, downconverters and frequency synthesizers.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital and power electronics design, integration & tests, simulation and analysis.
• Experience with RF tools: signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, EDA tools and HFSS/ADS.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to ensure RF efforts meet program goals.
• Design and develop receivers, converters, and signal processors.
• Design CCAs with RF or mixed signals.
• Create and review CCA documentation: analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, specs.
• Perform schematic capture and RF routing reviews.
• Collaborate with power, digital and mechanical teams.
• Lab work for component characterization and CCA verification/integration.
• Conduct RF CCA/module checkout per test plan and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.

Skills

RF technologies

RF design methodologies

System integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

Signal generator

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Xpedition Schematic/Layout

SystemVue/Genesys

ADS

HFSS

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The RF, ASIC & MMIC Design Department is seeking a talented Principal RF Engineer to join our renowned RF design team.

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. A critical aspect of this role involves 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.

This is an onsite role based in McKinney, TX.

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:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to include any combination of the following areas
  • Experience in advanced RF technologies such as receivers, Analog-to-Digital Converters, downconverters, and frequency synthesizers.
  • Experience in RF, analog, digital, and power electronics design methodologies, as well as integration & test, simulation and analysis of RF products.
• Experience with any combination of the following tools: 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 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:

• 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 the following areas:
  • 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:

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.