Principal RF Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer specializing in RF subsystems to design, develop and validate RF architectures for missile guidance systems. The role requires collaboration with program teams, suppliers and government customers, with frequent design reviews and system-level integration.

You will lead maturation of RF subsystems, develop requirements and test plans, mentor junior engineers and occasional travel, while supporting multiple programs on-site at RTX

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM and 8+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with electrical hardware development.
• Experience in subsystems, systems engineering, requirement development/validation.
• Experience in developing RF subsystems.
• Knowledge of DoD/DoW hardware development process and MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Office-based environment; may include labs or field work and travel.
• Collaborate with management, customers and suppliers on programs.
• Evaluate hardware designs and subsystems; document requirements and test plans.
• Lead design reviews; mentor engineers; perform root-cause investigations.

Skills

RF subsystem design

Systems engineering

MBSE

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-03-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines. You will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our team develops missile Guidance System Hardware. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, analysis, requirements, integration, and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of our electrical products as well as missile level systems teams.

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Team is searching for an Electrical Systems Engineer with experience in developing RF subsystems, Radars or RF seekers. The role of the Principal RF subsystem engineer is to design, develop and maintain RF architectures. Architecture development includes requirements, analysis and modelling. RF subsystem engineers collaborate with missile level system engineers in developing requirements for the subsystem. They perform evaluation and modeling to decompose requirements for RF sub-assemblies and component designs.

What You Will Do

Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination. Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers

Evaluation of hardware designs, subsystems, and components; architecting new electronic systems; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers, management, and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations. Mentoring is expected. Role may require supporting multiple programs. Assignments may require some travel, including foreign travel. Develop a network and know when to use it to get help. Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers

Qualifications You Must Have

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 electrical hardware development Experience in sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development and/or requirement validation Experience in developing RF electrical subsystems Qualifications We Prefer Missile Radar and RF seeker subsystems typically contain antennas, analog RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic. The ideal candidate will have a background in detailed design and troubleshooting of one or more of these components in RF applications. Ideal candidates will also have some experience in systems engineering and architecture and have a design to grow into a guidance section architect. Experience working with missiles or similar systems. Knowledge of mixed signal electronics. Ability to manage cross-functional teams. Ability to drive suppliers in meeting commitments. Knowledge of DoD/DoW hardware development process (knowledge of design gates). Knowledge and/or experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

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. This position is 100% onsite located in Tucson, Arizona and is eligible for relocation assistance. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.