RF / Microwave Electrical Engineer I - Onsite

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a RF/Microwave engineer in McKinney, TX to design, simulate, and test advanced RF hardware for radar and sensing applications.

You will work across RF CCAs, MMICs, antennas, and phased-array modules, collaborating with engineering teams through the full development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related STEM. Degree must be obtained by start date.
• Experience in RF/Microwave design, antennas, radar architecture, or related hardware testing.
• Hands-on lab experience with RF/microwave devices and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and analyze RF/microwave components, MMICs, CCAs, and phased array hardware.
• Perform assembly, testing and characterization of RF/microwave hardware and devices.
• Execute integration and testing for digital, analog, and RF assemblies.
• Utilize instruments and software (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW) to control tests and analyze results.
• Characterize hardware using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and PNAs.
• Conduct circuit simulations, obsolescence assessments, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and participate in design reviews.

Skills

RF/Microwave Design

Antenna & EM

Radar Architecture

RF Measurements

S-parameter/MW Measurements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / related STEM

Tools

Keysight ADS

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

MATLAB

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C 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 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.

Join our RF/Microwave Engineering team at Raytheon and help develop mission-critical technologies that protect the U.S. and our international allies. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, test, and/or support the manufacture of advanced RF and microwave hardware for radar and sensing applications. You may work across a broad range of technologies, including RF circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and modules for receivers, exciters, and transmitters; antennas and radomes; semiconductor devices; microwave and millimeter-wave integrated circuits (MMICs); and phased-array hardware. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, test, and program teams throughout the full hardware development lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design through integration, verification, and transition to production. This is an opportunity to solve challenging RF problems, work hands‑on with advanced hardware, and contribute directly to some of Raytheon’s premier radar and sensing programs.

What You Will Do

Design, simulate, and analyze RF/microwave components, MMICs, CCAs, and/or phased array module hardware. Perform assembly, testing and characterization, of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave hardware and/or devices. Execute component‑level and system‑level integration and testing for digital, analog, and RF assemblies. Utilize automated test instrumentation and software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW) to control measurement systems, capture data, and evaluate test results. Characterize and test hardware using advanced laboratory equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Phase Noise Analyzers, and Performance Network Analyzers (PNAs). Conduct circuit simulations, obsolescence trade assessments, hardware troubleshooting, and failure investigations to resolve performance issues. Partner with multi‑discipline teams. Participate in project design reviews, peer reviews, and briefings to internal program leadership and external customers.

What You Will Learn

RF simulation and design processes. RF hardware characterization techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, phase noise analyzers, etc. Software such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, Cadence Virtuoso, MATLAB, CST, Mentor Graphics’ Expedition, Python, LabView.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline. Degree must be obtained by start date. Coursework in one or more of the following: RF Circuit Design, Microwave Circuits, Electromagnetics, Antenna Engineering, Microwave Measurements, RF Engineering, Radar Signal Processing, or Radar Design.

Experience in at least one of the following technical domains:

• RF/Microwave Design & Measurement: Designing, fabricating, or bench‑testing RF/microwave circuits or components (e.g., amplifiers, filters, mixers, couplers), including S‑parameter or microwave measurements using network/spectrum analyzers.
• Antennas & Applied Electromagnetics: Modeling, simulating, or testing antennas or electromagnetic structures using computational tools (e.g., HFSS, CST Studio, ADS, FEKO) or anechoic chamber measurements.
• Radar Architecture & Signal Processing: Modeling or implementing radar signal processing algorithms (e.g., pulse compression, Doppler processing, beamforming, CFAR, waveform design) using simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python) or embedded hardware.
• Experience building, testing, or characterizing electronic hardware, RF circuits, or antenna systems using standard test benches or measurement facilities.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

Hands‑on laboratory experience specific to RF/microwave device or circuit characterization using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and automated test environments. Proficiency with RF/electromagnetic design and analysis software such as Keysight ADS, ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Microwave Office, Cadence Virtuoso, or MATLAB. Experience scripting and automating laboratory test equipment using Python, C++, or LabVIEW. Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, research projects, or engineering team initiatives. Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and technical communication skills working in multi‑disciplinary engineering settings.

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 Eligibility.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

• 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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.