Senior RF Engineer

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

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead RF circuit card assembly design, analysis, and integration for radar and datalink applications on a missile program. You will design RF/Digital circuitry under strict environmental constraints and work with cross-disciplinary teams to meet program goals.

This onsite role requires active DoD clearance and a strong background in RF electronics, CCA design, and test methodologies.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in RF, analog, digital, and/or power electronics test methodology and troubleshooting.
• Experience with RF design tools such as Xpedition, SystemVue/Genesys/ADS, HFSS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters.
• Design of CCAs with RF or mixed signals.
• Create and review CCA documentation including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specs.
• Perform schematic capture and RF routing review.
• Collaborate with power, digital, mechanical teams.
• Laboratory characterization and CCA verification/integration.
• Conduct RF CCA/module checkout per test plan and requirements matrix.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards.

Skills

RF testing

RF circuit design

Simulation/analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Xpedition Schematic/Layout

SystemVue/Genesys/ADS

HFSS

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.

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 attendselect 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.