Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer –Test Software

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking an onsite Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer to join the Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) directorate. You will design, integrate, and validate antenna test range hardware and software for lab and production environments, collaborating across teams to deliver robust RF measurement systems.

The role requires strong RF test experience, software development in multiple languages, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience developing and deploying test software in C#, CVI, C, C++, or MATLAB.
• Experience automating RF test equipment control (VNA, signal generators, spectrum analyzers).
• Experience creating RF test plans and sequences using NI TestStand or MATLAB.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design development, integration, and validation of antenna test range hardware and software.
• Develop test solutions for RTX products for lab and production testing.
• Collaborate across teams to implement RF measurement systems and interfaces.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

RF test software development

C#/C/C++/MATLAB

Automation of RF test equipment

Test plans for RF measurements

Production test environment support

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

NSI 2000

Orbit 959

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG 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.

This position is 100% on site in McKinney, TX

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an onsite Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer to join our Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) directorate in McKinney, Texas. TEE is a multi-discipline organization responsible for contributing to the development of test solutions for all RTX products. Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all RTX products including both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design development, integration and validation of antenna test range hardware and software solutions for multiple production programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior experience
• Experience successfully developing and deploying test software solutions in C#, CVI, C, C++, and/or MATLAB, with experience in using code review tools
• Experience automating RF test equipment control (e.g. vector network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Experience creating test plans and sequences for RF measurements using NI Test Stand or MATLAB
• Experience supporting a production test environment with critical troubleshooting skills
• 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

• Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience in executing projects through the software development life cycle, while managing budgets and timelines for their projects
• Experience with various programming languages, operating systems, system monitoring tools, and communication protocols
• Supporting a production test environment with critical troubleshooting skills
• Strong collaboration skills, with proven record of working in cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills to report status to program management and functional leadership
• Experience in creating GUIs, controlling measurement hardware, and working with high-speed digital buses
• Experience in design and development of software that interfaces with product firmware
• RF measurement experience
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, SourceTree, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments, anechoic chambers, and ESS test chambers
• Hands-on experience with NSI 2000 (or equivalent) for near field antenna measurements
• Hands-on experience with Orbit 959 (or equivalent) for far field antenna measurements

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. This position requires onsite work in McKinney, TX: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• 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.