Senior RF/Microwave Hardware Engineer — Secret Clearance

Raytheon

Goleta (CA)

On-site

USD 95,500 - 181,700

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Raytheon in Goleta, CA is seeking an experienced RF/microwave hardware engineer to own designs from concept through production, and to lead architecture definition across modules. You will translate system requirements into robust schematics, select components, and support PCB/CCA design for high-frequency applications.

Expected work includes RF/microwave circuit design, simulations with HFSS/ADS/Genesys, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

Degree in STEM with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience designing RF/microwave hardware.
Experience with schematic capture, component selection, and hardware debug.
Experience working with RF/microwave frequencies.

Responsibilities

Own RF/microwave hardware designs from concept through production.
Define system, module, and component-level architecture.
Translate system requirements into block diagrams, schematics, and hardware solutions.
Design and develop RF, microwave, mixed-signal, and power circuitry.
Create schematics, select components, and support PCB/CCA design.
Lead small projects or technical efforts.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision‑making.
Occasional travel to support integration activities at Raytheon facilities, subcontractors, or customer sites as needed.