RF Electrical Engineer I (Onsite)

globalhr; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a leader in aerospace, is seeking an RF Electrical Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will analyze circuits, support hardware design, and work within a team to resolve performance issues across STE hardware and test programs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, coursework in RF/microwave design, and hands-on experience with RF test equipment and RFAs, MICs, CCAs, and production support activities. A DoD Secret clearance is required by start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with RF/microwave focus.
• RF and Microwave Circuit Design coursework.
• Experience with test equipment and lab measurements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze circuits and design for airborne radar hardware.
• Test Microwave RF circuits and assemblies; support production.
• Collaborate with team on hardware design and verification.
• Develop test methods and debug hardware issues.

Skills

RF circuit design

Programming in C/C++

Matlab

LabWindows CVI

Electrical testing & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Sonnet EM

Ansys HFSS

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Raytheon is looking for a RF Electrical Engineer who can effectively work with our team of experts within the Airborne Radar Electronics Receiver / Exciter Hardware Design Group in El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Circuit analysis, circuit simulation, design, documentation, trade assessments for obsolescence resolution, troubleshooting and resolution of hardware performance issues and hardware integration, test and verification
• Work as part of a team design Special Test Equipment (STE) Hardware and Software
• Testing Microwave RF circuits, Radio Frequency Assemblies (RFAs), Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs), Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) & Production support
• Work as part of a team to analyze hardware specifications to determine hardware requirements
• Develop solutions to test issues and develop productivity and efficiency enhancements.
• Interact with test technicians, factory facilitators, operations managers, other engineers, Quality Assurance and Reliability personnel

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relatedScience, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Courses taken includes RF and Microwave Circuit Design

Qualifications We Prefer

• Electrical Circuit Testing and Troubleshooting: Experience in testing and diagnosing issues in electrical circuits to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
• Laboratory Equipment Proficiency: Skilled in operating standard electrical engineering lab equipment, including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters.
• Design and Simulation Software: Proficient in using industry-standard design tools such as Keysight ADS, Sonnet EM, Ansys HFSS, AutoCAD, and comparable platforms for circuit design and electromagnetic simulation.
• Programming and Software Development: Hands-on experience with software tools and programming languages, including C, C++, LabWindows CVI, and Matlab, for automation, data analysis, and engineering applications.

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