Senior RF & Microwave Engineer

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon seeks a Senior RF & Microwave Engineer for the Airborne Radar Electronics Hardware Engineering team in El Segundo, CA. You will develop T/R modules and AESA antenna subsystems, performing analysis, verification, and testing of RF/microwave components. The role requires a BS in a STEM field and 5+ years in RF/microwave, with experience in Keysight ADS or MATLAB Simulink, CST, or HFSS.

U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance within a year are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience simulating, testing, integrating, verifying, and/or validating RF/Microwave, T/R module, or antenna products.
• Experience with Keysight ADS or MATLAB Simulink.
• Experience with RF modeling tools such as CST or Ansys HFSS.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within one year of start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art Transmit/Receive (T/R) modules and antenna subsystems for RF/microwave applications.
• Perform analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing of RF/microwave sub-components used in phased array antennas (AESAs).
• Present technical content to peers, program leadership, and customers, and contribute to technical strategy and path-forward planning.

Skills

RF/Microwave design

T/R module

Antenna subsystems

Keysight ADS

MATLAB Simulink

CST

Ansys HFSS

U.S. Citizenship

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

RF test equipment

Job description

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. We are seeking a Senior RF & Microwave Engineer within our Airborne Radar Electronics Hardware Engineering organization. This is an on‑site position located in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will support the development of state‑of‑the‑art Transmit/Receive (T/R) Modules and antenna subsystems. You will perform analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing of RF/microwave sub‑components used in phased array antennas, including Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs). The position requires strong experience with microwave measurements, verification techniques, and familiarity with RF simulation tools and test equipment. The ideal candidate is comfortable presenting technical content to peers, program leadership, and customers, and contributing to technical strategy and path‑forward planning.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). A minimum of 5 years of experience simulating, testing, integrating, verifying, and/or validating RF/Microwave, T/R module, or antenna products. Experience with Keysight ADS or MATLAB Simulink. Experience with RF modeling tools such as CST or Ansys HFSS. U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within one year of start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Current DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance. M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave Design. Experience with one or more of the following: phased array antennas/AESAs, modules, radiators, beam formers, power splitters, feed networks, couplers, filters, circulators, RF assemblies. Experience with microwave test equipment and calibration techniques, including network analyzers. Experience with antenna near‑field or far‑field range testing. Experience performing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations. Experience with requirement generation and verification processes. Hardware experience at microwave and millimeter‑wave frequencies.

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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.