Senior Principal RF Design Engineer

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Senior Principal RF Design Engineer to deliver RF subassemblies for radar and datalink applications. You will design RF/Digital systems that meet strict mechanical constraints and environmental requirements, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery and mission-critical performance.

The role requires deep RF knowledge, hands-on testing, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital, and power electronics design methodologies.
• Experience with RF testing and integration; familiarity with RF/Cad tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to ensure RF efforts meet program goals.
• Design and develop receivers, converters, and signal processors.
• Design CCAs with RF or mixed signals and review documentation.
• Perform schematic capture and RF routing reviews; collaborate with power, digital, mechanical teams.
• Work in lab to characterize components and verify CCA/module integration.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

RF design

Analog design

Power electronics

Schematic capture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Xpedition

SystemVue/Genesys

ADS

HFSS

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG

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 brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The RF, ASIC & MMIC Design Department is seeking a talented Senior Principal RF Design Engineer to join our renowned RF design team.

As the Senior Principal RF Design Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in the analysis, design, fabrication, test, and integration of complex RF subassemblies or RF Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) that support radar and datalink applications for a tactical missile program. A critical aspect of this role involves designing RF/Digital technology to meet challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments. You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines, program leadership, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions that align with program goals and timelines.

This is an onsite role based in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure all RF efforts meet program goals and requirements.
• Design and develop receivers, converters, and signal processors.
• Design circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals.
• Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the CCA, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
• Perform schematic capture and review RF routing.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, etc.
• Work in a lab environment to accomplish component characterization, as well as CCA verification and integration.
• Conduct comprehensive RF CCA/module checkout in accordance with the developed test plan and validate against the requirements matrix.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.
• Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience to include any combination of the following areas Experience in advanced RF technologies such as receivers, Analog-to-Digital Converters, downconverters, and frequency synthesizers.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital, and power electronics design methodologies, as well as integration & test, simulation and analysis of RF products.
• Experience with any combination of the following tools: Signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool or equivalent, SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent, Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Highly self-motivated individual with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while effectively collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Experience in architecting and defining requirements for complex RF products.
• Advanced understanding of RF and microwave system integration, system-level trades, and performance optimization.
• Ability to prepare technical review documentation with minimal oversight.
• Strong knowledge of RF/Digital electronics and hands-on experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Expertise in the design and testing of the following areas: Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning.
• Circuit card assembly design and fabrication.
• High-speed data converter test/characterization.
• Designing o