Senior RF Design Engineer

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies is seeking an on-site RF Design Engineer in Tucson, AZ to design transmitters, receivers, and exciters for radar and datalink hardware. You will work in a lab with CCAs, RF routing, and component characterization, collaborating with power, digital, and mechanical teams to meet strict performance and environmental requirements.

The role requires a STEM bachelor's and at least five years of RF design experience, plus proficiency with RF simulation and test tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF design and fabrication, RF testing and troubleshooting, and RF product simulation.
• Proficient with tools: Mentor DX Designer, HFSS, SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent, and ADS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of transmitters, receivers, or exciters.
• Design CCAs with RF or mixed signals; schematics capture and RF routing.
• Work in a lab to characterize components and verify modules.
• Test and handle sensitive RF hardware with proper safety.
• Collaborate with power, digital, mechanical, and other teams.
• Support integration and validation across systems.

Skills

RF design

RF testing

RF simulation

Mentor DX Designer

HFSS

SystemVue/Genesys

ADS

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Mentor DX Designer

HFSS

SystemVue/Genesys

ADS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

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.

Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration. Products we develop support radar and datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. Critical to this role is designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments.

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

What You Will Do

• Design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters
• Design of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals
• Work in a lab to accomplish component characterization as well as module verification and integration
• Test and handle sensitive RF Hardware
• Schematic capture and RF routing
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, etc.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
  • Experience with RF design and fabrication
  • Experience with RF testing and troubleshooting
  • Experience with the simulation of RF products
  • Experience with any of the following tools:
    • Mentor DX Designer or equivalent
    • High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent
    • SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent
    • Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent

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

• Mentorship or apprenticeship experience
• Technical oversight responsibilities for less-senior engineers
• Working across domains on complex projects
• Architecting and requirements definition for complex RF products
• Team leadership experience on technical projects including experience w/ cost and schedule
• EVMS or CAM experience
• Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight
• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints. Includes yield and margin analysis
• Technical background in the following areas:
  • Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning
  • Filter design and fabrication
  • Circuit card assembly design and fabrication
  • Testing or designing RF hybrid (chip and wire) technologies
  • High speed data converter test/characterization
  • High power RF design or test experience
  • Scripting experience (Matlab or Python)
  • Some front line leadership desirable

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.

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. 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. 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.

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