Sr Sys Engr - RF Engineer

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies in Aurora, CO seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer – RF Engineer to join the Apertures and RF Team. You will support RF communications, antenna design, and hardware integration across the product lifecycle, on-site with travel up to 25%.

The role requires a DoD TS/SCI clearance, a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, and hands-on work with MATLAB, HFSS, Python, and test equipment to analyze and validate system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF links, antennas, or electronic hardware systems.
• Experience using MATLAB, HFSS, Python or similar tools for data analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic systems with commercial test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, test, and support RF communications and antenna systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering specifications, schematics, and databases.

Skills

RF communications

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Ansys HFSS

Python

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Systems Engineer – RF Engineer supporting one of our premier programs at Raytheon, an RTX Business. The Apertures and RF Team is looking for an RF Engineer to be a member of a technical team supporting adaptable and multidisciplinary hardware systems. The team is responsible for analysis, trade studies, design, design reviews, testing, fielding and hardware refresh, integration, and operational support. In this role, you will participate in system analysis, trade studies, design, design reviews, testing, fielding, integration, and operational support throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept definition through detailed design, development, qualification testing, fielding, and customer support.

You will support engineering efforts as an individual contributor across a variety of technical activities involving RF communications links and systems, antenna system design, functionality, and operation. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO, and program support activities may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, not expected to exceed 25%.

What You Will Do

• Support planning and execution of analysis, integration, verification, and troubleshooting test activities in laboratory and operational environments
• Support program activities at CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Support troubleshooting and failure data analysis, including root cause and corrective action processes and the use of laboratory and field test equipment
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations using analysis tools such as MATLAB
• Prepare and present results in technical reports and briefings to internal and external stakeholders
• Support engineering activities related to the testing and troubleshooting of hardware
• Support root-cause analysis and implementation of design changes
• Support the maintenance of engineering specifications, including design specifications, analysis requirements documents, schematics, and assembly drawings
• Support the maintenance of engineering databases
• Participate in engineering tag-ups and meetings involving the Program, Systems Engineering, Chief Engineer, and customer
• Resolve and coordinate system technical solutions with engineering teams
• Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconferences, and working group meetings
• Support associated tasks required to implement program process requirements
• Support mockup hardware installation and repair activities
• Support sustainment, depot returns, troubleshooting, and repair activities

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience supporting radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems, antenna systems, or electronic hardware systems
• Experience using tools such as Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Ansys HFSS, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and automation
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues involving electronic systems and using commercial test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Active and transferable DoD TS/SCI U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with reflector system design and antenna feed design
• Experience with solid-state amplifier performance parameters and high-power tube amplifier technology
• Experience with computer networking and cybersecurity or INFOSEC practices
• Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols
• Experience with instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis

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
• Relocation eligible

Role Type Definition

• Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.