RF Systems Engineer I - Onsite

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; 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 work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is seeking Radar Systems Engineers to design and develop advanced radar and early‑warning sensor systems for the warfighter. You will define system architecture, develop and verify requirements, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience with RF fundamentals, MATLAB, C++, and RF test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM.
• Experience with RF fundamentals and RF test equipment through coursework or internships.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and develop/verify system requirements across the full product lifecycle.
• Perform modeling/analysis and support integration, testing, and flight activities.
• Support verification, validation, and flight test efforts using MATLAB and Python.

Skills

RF fundamentals

RF test equipment

MATLAB

C++

Python

DOORS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Computer / STEM

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

LabVIEW

Python

C++

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A 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

What You Will Do

• Join the Naval Power Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center at Raytheon, where we design and develop advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems for the warfighter.


• We are seeking Radar Systems Engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to support innovative sensor and radar programs.


• You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle.


• Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.


• Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.


• Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.


• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.


• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience may be obtained through job experience, research, coursework, or projects.


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.


• Experience with RF fundamentals: link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.


• Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators) through coursework, internships, or lab work.


• Experience using MATLAB for data analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship or project experience related to RF, wireless, radar, SDR, or satellite communication.


• Knowledge of systems engineering architecture and design, integration and test, and verification and validation approaches.


• Experience with programming using C++ or scripting/automation tools like Python or LabVIEW.


• Hands‑on experience with antennas or PCB layout for RF circuits.


• Exposure to digital signal processing concepts.

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 Innovation.

Role Type

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

• 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

Annual Incentive Compensation

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.

Location

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

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.