RF Test Technician

globalhr; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking an RF technician for an onsite role in Chesapeake, VA. You will perform RF equipment tests, troubleshoot, and repair while consulting drawings and manuals to guide your work.

The role requires an HS Diploma or AA/AS with 4+ years in RF circuitry, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. The job is 1st shift, onsite at RTX facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience testing RF circuitry.
• Experience reading drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical tasks including processes, tests, troubleshooting, and repairs RF equipment.
• Test and utilize engineering drawings, manuals and related documentation in task performance.
• May work on Analog, Digital and High Voltage circuits as well.
• Observe, analyze and report test data.

Skills

RF testing

Reading drawings

Test equipment handling

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

Job description

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.

Date Posted: 2026-08-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-CHESAPEAKE-305 ~ 1100 International Plz ~ BLDG 305

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

• Perform a wide variety of technical efforts including processes, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs RF equipment.
• Perform, test and utilize various engineering drawings, manuals and other related documentation in the performance of their tasks.
• May also work on Analog, Digital and High Voltage circuits as well.
• Observe, analyze and report test data.

This position is a 1st shift, onsite role.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience testing RF circuitry.
• Experience reading drawings/schematics
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using a wide variety of electronic RF/Analog, High Voltage, Digital and other electronic test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers and Power Meters.
• Experience with some of the following: Insertion Loss, VSWR, Phase, gain, amplifiers, crystal detector circuits for fault monitoring, Analog to digital conversion, Up converting / Down converting, Crystal/ SAW Oscillating, Multipliers, S-band, L-band and X-Band frequencies.

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.

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 attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.