RF Design Engineer II

RTX (Raytheon); North Tewksbury (MA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

RTX in Massachusetts is seeking an electrical engineer with strong RF design background to contribute to microwave components and AESA phased array projects. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, MMIC/module development, and collaboration with production teams in a high-stakes defense environment.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience and be prepared for onsite work at MA locations, with travel to integration sites as needed.

Competenze

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with microwave/RF system analysis and testing.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, CST, etc.).
• Familiarity with RF/microwave MMIC design and layout techniques.

Mansioni

• Design RF microwave components and phased array applications.
• Test MMIC or module products and test fixtures at RF/microwave frequencies.
• Provide technical support to production activities and participate in design reviews.
• Travel to integration sites and customer facilities may be required.

Conoscenze

Microwave/RF system analysis

Antenna design

Cadence Virtuoso

MATLAB

RF design

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering (plus)

Strumenti

HFSS

ADS

CST

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Cadence Virtuoso

Descrizione del lavoro

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET 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.

We have an opportunity for an electrical engineer who is seeking to utilize their strong academic background and experience in RF Design theory and design and testing, including architectures, subsystems, components and Active Electronically Steered Antennas (AESAs). The successful candidate will employ their working knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and analytical skills in electromagnetic and microwave theory.

Responsibilities include design and hands-on testing of microwave components, cards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities. Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired.

This is an onsite position at one of the following Massachusetts locations - Andover, Tewksbury, or Marlborough. Location assignments will be made based on business or program need.

What You Will Do

• Design of RF microwave components and phased array applications
• Develop insights that extend your knowledge in the RF/Microwave field and form the basis of new concepts, theories, and products.
• Design and/or test MMIC or module products and test fixtures at RF/microwave frequencies
• Integration and test of component level and system level phased array hardware
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in Microwave/RF system, subsystem and/or component analysis, design and/or test.
• Experience with an electromagnetic simulation tool such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Genesys and Mentor Graphics' Xpedition Cadence Virtuso, and an analytical tool such as Matlab.
• Experience performing basic RF calculations and Cascaded Analysis.

Qualifications We Value:

• Background designing and testing analog CCAs, including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design.
• Experience in electrical interconnects and transmission line design.
• Understanding of RF layout techniques from HF to X-Band.
• Understanding of EMI analysis and mitigation techniques.
• Propensity for learning through self-study and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level.
• Experience designing RF/Microwave MMIC circuits, modules or test fixtures.
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices.
• Experience with integrated circuit layout and physical verification using Cadence Virtuoso software tools.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing and concepts, e.g. technologies like GaAs, GaN, SOI.
• Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs).
• Experience in technical writing, proposal writing, and oral presentations.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering OR PhD degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus

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.

Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available fo