Senior Principal RF Range Architect and Integrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon’s Effector RF Design Team in Tucson, AZ seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the design of antenna, radome, and RCS ranges and chambers. You will guide cross‑functional engineering, define requirements, and mentor staff while ensuring program alignment and technology roadmaps.

You will work with government programs to validate range compliance, oversee implementations, and contribute to innovation within a secure, onsite role in Tucson.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 10+ yrs experience or advanced degree with 8+ yrs experience.
• Ability to obtain interim U.S. security clearance prior to start; potential for program access.
• Experience testing antennas/radomes in chambers or ranges; knowledge of measurement theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop antenna, radome, sensor systems and/or RCS ranges/chambers.
• Collaborate with thermal, structural, mechanical and systems teams to define requirements.
• Oversee implementation of new ranges/chambers and manage equipment suppliers.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training across the organization.

Skills

Antenna testing

Range/chamber operation

Team leadership

Technical mentorship

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

HFSS

CST

FEKO

SENTRi

GRASP

SLURM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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

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.

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.