Senior RF Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Education benefits

Parental leave

PTO and holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior RF Engineer in McKinney, TX to contribute to RF/C5IC design for radar and datalink on a tactical missile program. You will design RF/mixed-signal CCAs and work closely with power, digital, and mechanical teams in a lab environment.

This onsite role requires the ability to obtain interim clearance and collaborates across disciplines to meet stringent requirements. The position emphasizes RF circuit design, testing, and documentation, with opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree.
• Minimum 5 years in RF/analog/digital/power electronics test methods and RF circuit card design/fabrication.
• Experience with RF/test equipment and EDA tools (Xpedition, SystemVue/Genesys/ADS, HFSS).
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters.
• Design of CCAs with RF or mixed signals.
• Document analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
• Schematic capture and RF routing review.
• Collaborate with power, digital, mechanical teams.
• Lab work for component characterization and CCA verification.
• Conduct RF CCA/module checkout per plan and verify against requirements.

Skills

RF design

Analog/digital

Power electronics

Test methodology

Python scripting

Education

STEM degree

Advanced engineering degree

Tools

Xpedition

SystemVue

Genesys

ADS

HFSS

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C 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 threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The RF, ASIC & MMIC Design Department is seeking a talented Senior RF Engineer to join our renowned RF design team.

Job Summary: As the Senior RF Engineer, you will provide technical expertise to the analysis, design, fabrication, test, and integration of complex RF Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) that supports radar and datalink applications on a tactical missile program. Critical to this role is designing RF/Digital circuitries for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions that align with program goals and timelines. This is an onsite role based in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters.
• Design of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals.
• Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the CCA, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
• Perform schematic capture and RF routing review.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, etc.
• Work in a lab to accomplish component characterization as well as CCA verification and integration.
• Conduct comprehensive RF CCA/module checkout in accordance with the developed test plan and validate against the requirements matrix.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience to include any combination of the following areas: RF, analog, digital, and/or power electronics test methodology and troubleshooting RF circuit card design and/or fabrication Simulation and/or analysis of RF products
• Experience with any combination of the following tools: Signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Xpedition Schematic/Layout or equivalent, SystemVue/Genesys/ADS or equivalent, and HFSS or equivalent.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• 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:

• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Highly self-motivated individual with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Working across domains on complex projects.
• Capable of preparing technical review documentation with minimal oversight.
• Strong knowledge of RF/Digital electronics and practical experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Expertise in design and testing of areas such as: Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning, Circuit card assembly design and fabrication, High-speed data converter test/characterization.
• Designing or testing RF hybrid (chip & wire) technologies.
• Proficiency in writing Python scripts to automate test equipment control.
• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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 as 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.