Senior RF/Microwave Test Engineer

Raytheon; Andover (MA); Presencial; USD 96.000 - 182.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

RTX is seeking an experienced Senior RF/Microwave Test Engineer in Andover, MA to join the RF Microelectronics/Module Development & Foundry Services team. You will design and test GaN/GaAs devices, MMICs and modules for defense applications, using PNA‑X, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and LabVIEW.

The role requires a strong RF/microwave background, experience with test equipment, and mentoring junior engineers. On-site work is expected; citizenship for clearance is required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 5 years of RF/microwave/mm-wave test experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance (US citizenship).

Responsabilidades

• Perform RF/microwave/millimeter-wave measurements on GaAs and GaN devices, modules and MMICs.
• Perform fixtured and on-wafer probe measurements.
• Assemble RF/microwave/millimeter-wave test systems.
• Use software to control test equipment and plot test results.
• Support MMIC and module design teams.
• Mentor less experienced test engineers.

Conocimientos

RF/Microwave Testing

On-wafer Testing

Fixtured Measurements

Mentoring

Security Clearance

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Herramientas

Python

LabVIEW

Keysight ADS

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AR1 ~ 358 Lowell St ~ AR1 DUKES BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior RF/Microwave Test Engineer to join our engineering characterization team in the RF Microelectronics/Module Development & Foundry Services (RFMicro) department at Raytheon in Andover, MA. This department develops, designs, and manufactures compound semiconductor devices, microwave/millimeter-wave integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications.

The successful candidate will be a member of a team of multi-disciplined engineers, designing test systems and performing on-wafer and fixtured testing of GaN and GaAs semiconductor devices and MMICs, for RF modules for radar applications, communications equipment and EW systems. This would be in active support of existing technologies in production as well as next generation products in development. This role requires a strong understanding of RF/Microwave electronics, test equipment, network analysis using the Keysight PNA‑X, and Labview programming.

What You Will Do:

• Perform RF/microwave/millimeter-wave measurements on GaAs and GaN devices, modules and MMICs (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits)
• Perform fixtured and on-wafer probe measurements
• Assemble RF/microwave/millimeter-wave test systems
• Use software to control test equipment and plot test results
• Support the MMIC and module design teams
• Mentor less experienced test engineers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• A minimum of 5 (five) years of prior relevant experience in RF/microwave/mm-wave test.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with RF/Microwave test equipment such as Performance Network Analyzers (PNAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Noise Figure Analyzers, Load-Pull systems etc
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices
• Experience/coursework in one or more of the following: RF/microwave engineering, microwave systems, Analog, Digital Electronics, Circuit Design or Analysis, Electrical Components
• Experience with any of the following software: Python, Labview, Keysight ADS

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.

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.