RF/Microwave Antenna Electrical Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, California is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Antenna Engineer for the Airborne Radar Electronics Design Hardware Engineering directorate. This onsite role will contribute to circulators, radiators, filters, and passive components used in phased array antennas.

Responsibilities include design analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing; presenting technical information to peers and program leadership; and gaining experience with RF/microwave design tools

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major by start date.
• Coursework or project experience involving antenna theory or RF/microwave component design

Responsibilities

• The RF/Microwave Antenna Engineer will perform design analysis, verification, troubleshooting and testing for circulators/radiators and RF/microwave sub‑components.
• Must present technical information to peers and program leadership (customer exposure may occur).

Skills

Antenna theory

RF/microwave design

Presentation skills

Reading schematics

Lab work

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VNAs

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

DMMs

Signal generators

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

HFSS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 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

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 is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Antenna Engineer within our Airborne Radar Electronics Design Hardware Engineering directorate. This role will be an on-site position located in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do

The RF/Microwave Antenna Engineer will be responsible for participating in the development of state-of-the-art circulators, radiators, filters, and passive components. The primary role for this individual will be to perform design analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing for circulators/radiators and RF/microwave sub-components used in phased array antennas. The successful candidate will be capable of presenting technical information to peers and program leadership (customer exposure may occur with support).

What You Will Learn

Gain experience modeling, integrating, and testing RF/microwave components used in phased array antennas, including circulators, radiators, filters, and other passive devices. Strengthen teamwork and early leadership skills while contributing to the development of next‑generation antenna products.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Coursework or project experience involving antenna theory or RF/microwave component design

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the electrical engineering fields and general knowledge of other related disciplines
• Experience reading technical drawings or electrical schematics (coursework or projects acceptable)
• Hands‑on lab experience with standard EE lab equipment (VNAs, power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, signal generators, etc.)
• Experience presenting technical information through school projects, internships, or extracurricular activities
• Exposure to RF simulation tools such as CST or Ansys HFSS (coursework acceptable)
• Familiarity with scientific programming or automation tools such as Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
• Exposure to tools such as Keysight ADS or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with engineering requirements or test documentation (coursework acceptable)
• Exposure to one or more RF/microwave product areas such as phased arrays, feed networks, circulators, filters, or beamformers

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

• 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
• 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 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

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.

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.

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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.