RF/Microwave Antenna Electrical Engineer II (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Antenna Engineer for its Airborne Radar Electronics Design Hardware Engineering team in El Segundo, CA. This on-site role focuses on circulators, radiators, filters, and passive RF components for phased array antennas.

The position requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and hands-on lab experience with EE test equipment; familiarity with CST/HFSS and Python/MATLAB is valued. Strong communication and teamwork will be essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM major by start date.
• Coursework or project experience involving antenna theory or RF/microwave component design.
• Ability to apply basic EE principles and 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 Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.
• Exposure to RF/microwave product areas such as phased arrays, feed networks, circulators, filters, or beamformers.

Responsibilities

• Design analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing for circulators/radiators and RF/microwave sub-components.
• Present technical information to peers and program leadership.
• Participate in development of circulators, radiators, filters and passive components for phased array antennas.

Skills

Antenna theory

RF/microwave design

Python / MATLAB

Lab experience

Technical presentation

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Antenna theory RF coursework

Tools

VNAs

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

DMMs

Signal generators

Keysight ADS

AutoCAD

Python

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

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.

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 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 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.

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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