Principal RF Passive Sensor Lead

Raytheon

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

4 days ago

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flexible work schedules

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Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer in the Effector RF Design Department to lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering RF sensor development and integration for radar and datalink applications. The role demands design, testing, and supplier oversight across the program lifecycle. The position requires a DoD security clearance (Secret) and U.S.

citizenship. Onsite work in Tucson and collaboration with government customers are expected, with relocation offered where

Qualifications

Requires a STEM bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience and EVMS experience.
Experience leading RF hardware teams and supplier oversight.
Experience RF/Radar hardware development, requirements validation, design, and testing.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team executing complex RF sensor development and integration.
Provide technical management and oversight of suppliers and interface with design, build, deliveries, and issue resolution.
Ensure alignment of technical performance, cost, and schedule with program objectives.
Act as liaison between suppliers, program leadership, and customer.

Skills

Product team leadership

Technical oversight of RF hardware

RF/Radar hardware development

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted

2026-08-24

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

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Effector RF Design Department is responsible for developing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design, test, and supplier oversight activities that span preliminary design to integration. Products we develop support radar and datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. Critical to this role is designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

Lead a multi-disciplined engineering team executing complex RF sensor development and integration
Provide technical management and oversight of suppliers, including interfacing on design, build, deliveries, and issue resolution
Conduct complex performance assessments and evaluate if component requirements meet mission performance requirements
Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule alignment between supplier and program activities
Act as the technical and programmatic liaison between the supplier(s), program leadership, and customer

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 to include any combination of the following:
- Product team leadership including project task definition, project task assignments, and cost & schedule tracking (Earned Value Management)
- Technical oversight of suppliers of RF hardware
- RF/Radar hardware development (e.g., requirements development and validation, RF hardware design, and/or RF hardware testing)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value

Advanced degree in STEM field
Team Collaboration:
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to collaborate with other engineers, project managers, finance, supply chain, and other team leads.
Project Management:
- Experience managing engineering projects from conception through transition to production
- Ability to lead supplier efforts and manage timelines and budgets.
- Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
- Experience writing proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Strong academic foundation in one or more of the following:
- RF/Microwave Engineering
- Antenna Engineering
- Radar Systems
Experience interfacing with government customers and agencies
Communication Skills:
- Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel to support supplier engagement and/or customer meetings.

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

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