Senior Systems RF/Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; Buckley (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems RF/Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development, maintenance, and modernization of advanced RF ground systems for satellite communications. This is an onsite role at Buckley/Aurora, CO, with TS/SCI CI Poly clearance requirements.

You will assemble, test, and upgrade hardware and software, read schematics, manage BOMs, and collaborate with design teams to optimize performance and cost while ensuring security and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance is required before start.
• Experience with RF ground systems for satellite communications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install electrical components into equipment racks for deployment in data transfer nodes.
• Perform routine maintenance of antenna systems, including inspections and status checks.
• Conduct lifecycle upgrades of hardware, software, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Generate and manage requirements to ensure system performance and compliance.
• Develop RF system schematics, block diagrams, BOMs, and design review packages.
• Support emergency repair trips and after-hours call-in as needed.
• Collaborate with design teams to balance performance and cost trade-offs.
• Travel occasionally CONUS/OCONUS to support program objectives.

Skills

RF systems engineering

Requirements management

Schematics & BOMs

RF test equipment

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-BUCKLEY-SFB-CUST ~ 18500 E 6th Ave ~ BUCKLEY SFB (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems RF/Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development, maintenance, and modernization of advanced RF ground systems engineering activities for satellite communications systems. This is a senior technical Operations and Maintenance (O&M) role. You will play a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of complex systems that support secure networks and program objectives. Location : Aurora, CO (Buckley)

What You Will Do

• Assemble and install various electrical components into equipment racks for deployment in data transfer nodes connected to secure networks.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including visual inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and periodic checks of status indicators for antenna systems.
• Conduct lifecycle system upgrades, including modernization of hardware, software, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Generate, analyze, track, and manage requirements to ensure system performance and compliance.
• Develop, read, and maintain RF system schematics, block diagrams, system analyses, system Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design review packages.
• Support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice and provide after-hours call-in support as needed.
• Work at heights and successfully complete safety requirements for antenna/tower climber training (training provided).
• Collaborate with design teams to influence performance and cost trade-offs for engineering changes and technology upgrades.
• Apply technical expertise to develop new operational concepts, implement architecture changes, and enhance efficiency within existing systems.
• Support vendor coordination for timely repair and tracking of critical operational hardware.
• Travel occasionally, both CONUS and OCONUS, to support program objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting RF ground systems engineering activities for satellite communications systems
• Experience in generating, analyzing, tracking, and managing requirements.
• Experience with RF systems engineering, including reading, developing, and maintaining schematics and block diagrams, system analyses, system Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design review packages.
• An active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience influencing design performance and cost trade-offs for proposed engineering changes and technology upgrades.
• Experience contributing to design teams and providing technical insight and training to junior team members.
• Experience in applying knowledge to recommend development of new operational concepts, architecture changes, and efficiency improvements within existing systems.
• Experience supporting design performance and cost trade-off studies for proposed engineering changes.
• Experience in using Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes.
• Experience working with vendors for timely repair and tracking critical operational hardware.

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, Respectability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available