Senior Principal RF Range Architect and Integrator

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the design and implementation of antenna, radome, and RCS ranges and chambers. You will guide teams, set technology roadmaps, and work with government programs to validate range compliance.

This onsite role requires a DoD Secret clearance, 10+ years in related fields, and strong skills in instrumentation and simulation tools (HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, GRASP). Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 8+ years in antennas, radomes or RCS ranges.
• Ability to obtain interim U.S. government clearance prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop antenna, radome, advanced sensor systems, and/or RCS ranges/chambers.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to define, analyze, simulate, implement, and evaluate requirements for ranges/chambers and test equipment.
• Oversee implementation of new ranges/chambers and manage suppliers.
• Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and training across the organization.

Skills

Antenna testing

Radome testing

RCS chamber operation

Measurement theory

Python

MATLAB

SLURM

HFSS

CST

FEKO

SENTRi

GRASP

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in EE

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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.

The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the design and implementation of antenna, radome, and/or radar cross section (RCS) ranges and/or chambers within the company. The selected candidate will also be expected to lead teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks, and work with the Engineering organization to establish technology roadmaps, enable modernization, and contribute to general innovation. In addition, the candidate will work with government personnel and programs, to define and refine requirements to validate range and chamber compliance. The candidate will be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to other employees across the business within the candidate’s areas of expertise.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Develop antenna, radome, advanced sensor systems, and/or RCS ranges/chambers
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to define, analyze, simulate, implement, and evaluate requirements for ranges and/or chambers, including relevant test equipment
• Work with chamber/range equipment and service suppliers
• Oversee implementation of new ranges/chambers

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• A minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience to include any combination of the following:
  • Testing of antennas or radomes in a chamber or test range
  • Operation of an antenna, radome, and/or RCS chamber/range
  • Demonstrated knowledge of antenna and/or sensor measurement theory and range operation
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master of Science (MS) or PhD in electrical engineering
• Significant experience simulating and/or estimating the effects of propagation, reflections, and scattering on an antenna under test (AUT) in an anechoic chamber
• Measurement of hardware for RCS
• Significant experience specifying, building, and validating antenna, radome, and/or RCS ranges/chambers
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other high level scientific programming languages
• Proficiency with high performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURM
• Proficiency with modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and GRASP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple sources
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction
• Demonstrated ability to put forth and drive technical execution plans
• Knowledgeable of management processes, such as Earned Value
• Experience presenting in technical reviews
• Understanding of near-field-to-far-field processing algorithms
• Experience designing and testing datalink, flight termination, telemetry, and/or GPS antenna systems
• Experience being a Cost Account Manager or Integrated Product Team Lead

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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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.