Senior RF Sensor Lead Engineer

RTX; Albuquerque (NM); 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 RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority for advanced missile programs in Tucson, AZ. You will drive RF subsystem design, coordinate with suppliers, and support integration and test efforts.

The role requires a strong background in RF hardware and radar technologies, with leadership experience and the ability to obtain interim DoD clearance. Onsite work with relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or an advanced degree with 6+ years.
• Experience with electrical hardware development (RF components such as antennas or CCAs and subsystems preferred).
• Experience working directly with suppliers or subcontractors to develop complex hardware.
• Experience with product or task ownership.
• Experience interpreting engineering requirements and verifying hardware compliance.
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier development of RF sensors and measurement equipment.
• Serve as a liaison between the supplier and program, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule alignment.
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews of technical data, proposed design changes, and hardware acceptance.
• Identify, document, and communicate risks and mitigations for RF sensor development.
• Support lab testing, field test events, and root‑cause failure analysis for RF sensors.
• Maintain artifacts such as requirements documents, Hardware Utilization Matrix (HUM), and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW).
• Process variances for hardware noncompliance and/or deviations from the Technical Data Package (TDP).
• Travel regularly to the supplier in support of reviews and working meetings (once every one to two months).
• Collaborate regularly with program leadership, functional management, suppliers, and customers.
• Build and leverage cross‑functional networks to solve complex technical challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the organization.

Skills

RF subsystem design

Radar development

Antenna design

RF seeker integration

Supplier management

Design modeling & analysis

Mentoring/leadership

Technical risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Antenna ranges

Environmental test facilities

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority for advanced missile programs in Tucson, AZ. You will drive RF subsystem design, coordinate with suppliers, and support integration and test efforts.

The role requires a strong background in RF hardware and radar technologies, with leadership experience and the ability to obtain interim DoD clearance. Onsite work with relocation support is provided.