Principal RF Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal RF Engineer in McKinney, Texas. You will deliver technical expertise in the design and fabrication of RF subassemblies for radar and datalink applications in a tactical missile program. This position involves collaboration across various engineering disciplines to ensure high-quality solutions that align with program goals.

Successful candidates should have a strong background in RF technologies, significant experience designing receivers and signal processors, and the ability to meet challenging mechanical constraints.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in RF technologies.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital design methodologies.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for RF program goals.
• Design receivers and converters for RF applications.
• Conduct CCA verification and integration.

Skills

RF technologies

Analog-to-digital converters

Frequency synthesizers

Signal processing

Circuit card design

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool

SystemVue/Genesys

Advanced Design System (ADS)

Job description

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. 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.

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.
• 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, as well as 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, and 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 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 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

The salary range for this role is 107,500USD–204,500USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.