Senior RF Design Engineer

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Raytheon in Massachusetts is seeking a professional to design RF microwave components with a focus on phased array applications. Candidates must have a degree in STEM and significant relevant experience. The position demands expertise in microwave systems and design, with a salary range of $86,800 to $165,200.

Additional benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) match, along with relocation assistance and flexible work schedules. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are also required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with a STEM degree or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in Microwave/RF system and component analysis.
• Hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design RF microwave components and phased array applications.
• Develop insights in the RF/Microwave field to create new concepts.
• Integrate and test phased array hardware.

Skills

Microwave/RF system analysis

Electromagnetic simulation tools

RF calculations

Analytical tools (Matlab)

Technical writing

Education

Degree in STEM

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 – 50 Apple Hill Dr – ASSABET BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-06-16 | Country: United States of America | Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start. U.S. citizenship required.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance – Secret. Status: Intermediary security clearance required.

What You Will Do

• Design RF microwave components and phased array applications.
• Develop insights that extend knowledge in the RF/Microwave field and form the basis of new concepts, theories, and products.
• Design and/or test MMIC or module products and test fixtures at RF/microwave frequencies.
• Integrate and test component‑level and system‑level phased array hardware.
• Provide technical support to production activities. Travel to integration sites, customer and subcontractor facilities may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in STEM with minimum 5 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Microwave/RF system, subsystem and component analysis, design and test.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Genesys, Mentor Graphics Xpedition and Cadence Virtuoso, and analytical tools such as Matlab.
• Experience performing basic RF calculations and cascaded analysis.

Qualifications We Value

• Background designing and testing analog CCAs, frequency conversion, AGC, amplifier and analog filter design.
• Experience in electrical interconnects and transmission line design.
• Understanding of RF layout techniques from HF to X‑Band.
• Understanding of EMI analysis and mitigation techniques.
• Propensity for learning through self‑study in a multi‑tasking environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from system to component level.
• Experience designing RF/Microwave MMIC circuits, modules or test fixtures.
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices.
• Experience with integrated circuit layout and physical verification using Cadence Virtuoso software tools.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing concepts (GaAs, GaN, SOI).
• Strong academic background in Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory, Radar Systems.
• Hands‑on experience with microwave testing techniques (spectrum analyzers, RSAs, VNAs, PNAs).
• Experience in technical writing, proposal writing, and oral presentations.
• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering is a plus.

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance available.
• Compliance with company values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.

Salary Range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.

Benefits include 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 (benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement).

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.