Senior RF Sensor Lead Engineer – Defense Radar Systems

RTX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX's Effector RF Design Department in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Principal RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority for advanced missile programs. You will drive RF subsystem requirements, coordinate with suppliers, and lead design and test activities to deliver reliable sensor hardware.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with program leadership, delivering technical solutions while managing risks, schedules, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electrical hardware development (RF components such as antennas or CCAs) and subsystems preferred.
• Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors to develop complex hardware.
• Experience with product or task ownership and interpreting engineering requirements.

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, HUM, and SSOW.
• Process variances for hardware noncompliance and/or deviations from the TDP.
• Travel regularly to the supplier (once every 1–2 months).
• Collaborate 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 sensor design

RF hardware development

Supplier collaboration

Product ownership

Requirements interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

RTX's Effector RF Design Department in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Principal RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority for advanced missile programs. You will drive RF subsystem requirements, coordinate with suppliers, and lead design and test activities to deliver reliable sensor hardware.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with program leadership, delivering technical solutions while managing risks, schedules, and cost.