Principal RF Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading defense contractor located in Tucson, Arizona seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join their Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team. This role involves developing RF subsystems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate and enhance hardware designs. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in STEM, have significant experience in electrical hardware and RF applications, and will be expected to participate in mentoring. The offer includes competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience.
• Experience in developing RF electrical subsystems.
• Knowledge of mixed signal electronics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with missile level systems engineers.
• Evaluate hardware designs and develop subsystem requirements.
• Present to peers, management, and government customers.

Skills

Electrical hardware development

RF subsystems development

Systems engineering

Cross-functional team management

Education

Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

RF applications components design

Job description

Overview

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

Overview of the Team and Role

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. We develop missile Guidance System Hardware and cover architecture, analysis, requirements, integration, and test across RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power technologies. The team partners with several Electrical Product Team departments and 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, including requirements, analysis and modelling. RF subsystem engineers collaborate with missile level system engineers to develop subsystem requirements and perform evaluation and modelling 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.
• Evaluate hardware designs, subsystems, and components; architect new electronic systems; develop and document subsystem requirements and test plans; conduct peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; present to peers, management, and government customers; conduct 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.
• Collaborate with Functional and Program higher level management.
• Collaborate with Customer and Suppliers.

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. Experience in systems engineering and architecture and the potential to grow into a guidance section architect is favorable.
• 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.

Security and Interview Notice: 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.

Salary Range: 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.

Benefits and Incentives: 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 depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Short-term and/or long-term incentive programs may apply depending on level and bargaining status. These programs are not guaranteed and depend on performance and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Policy: 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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

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