Senior RF Sensor & Calibration Engineer — Onsite Tucson

RTX; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Sensor Engineer to serve as a Sensor Calibration Specialist for advanced missile RF sensors. This onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ, requires strong antenna design, RF simulations, and sensor data analysis expertise to drive development and verification across teams.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with 6–8+ years of related experience and the ability to obtain interim clearance; DoD Secret clearance is required for start.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 6–8+ years of experience.
• Experience with antenna design, including qualification processes.
• Experience with RF sensor measurements and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of RF sensor hardware and detailed performance requirements.
• Collaborate with thermal, structural, and systems teams for design compliance.
• Analyze simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements.
• Prepare documentation: analyses, schematics, drawings, test plans, specs.
• Coordinate with RF sensor manufacturers as subject matter expert.
• Perform cross‑check reviews to mitigate design risks.

Skills

Antenna design

RF simulation tools

Sensor data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

HFSS

CST

FEKO

SENTRi

PMM

GRASP

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Sensor Engineer to serve as a Sensor Calibration Specialist for advanced missile RF sensors. This onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ, requires strong antenna design, RF simulations, and sensor data analysis expertise to drive development and verification across teams.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with 6–8+ years of related experience and the ability to obtain interim clearance; DoD Secret clearance is required for start.