RF Systems Engineer II - Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Naval Power Mission Area in Fort Wayne seeks 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 full product lifecycle.

You will perform modeling and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++, generate CONOPS and architectures, and contribute to verification, validation, and post‑flight

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or STEM by start date.
• Experience with RF fundamentals and RF test equipment.
• Experience using MATLAB for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and verify system requirements.
• Perform analysis, modeling, and support integration and flight activities.
• Develop CONOPS and system architectures.
• Assist with radar mode requirements and system performance assessments.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.

Skills

RF fundamentals

RF test equipment

MATLAB data analysis

C++ / Python

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or STEM

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

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
• Master'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.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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:

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.

Incentive Compensation Programs

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, individu