Srenior Principal RF Design Engineer

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

flexible work schedules

employee assistance program

parential leave

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, is hiring a senior RF/electronics engineer for an onsite role in the US. You will design CCAs, RF receivers, converters, and signal processors, and you will author/validate documentation and test plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

You will lead RF design activities, perform lab characterization, conduct detailed verification, and ensure compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant RF/electronics experience.
• Experience with RF technologies like receivers, ADCs, downconverters and synthesizers.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital and power electronics design methodologies and test.
• Familiar with RF/test tools: signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, EDA tools.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to ensure RF efforts meet goals and requirements.
• Design and develop receivers, converters, and signal processors.
• Design CCAs with RF/mixed signals.
• Review and create CCA documentation: analyses, schematics, interfaces, test plans.
• Perform schematic capture and RF routing reviews.
• Collaborate with power, digital, mechanical teams.
• Work in a lab for component characterization and CCA verification.
• Conduct RF CCA/module checkout and validate against requirements matrix.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.
• Period travel may be required.

Skills

RF technologies

Electronics design

Circuit design

Team collaboration

Education

BS in STEM

Tools

Signal generator

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Xpedition Schematic/Layout

SystemVue/Genesys

ADS

HFSS

Job description

Date Posted

2026-11-06

Country

United States of America

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG

Position Role Type

Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Job Overview

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure all RF efforts meet program goals and requirements.
• Design and develop receivers, converters, and signal processors.
• Design circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals.
• Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the CCA, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
• Perform schematic capture and review RF routing.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, etc.
• Work in a lab environment to accomplish component characterization, as well as CCA verification and integration.
• Conduct comprehensive RF CCA/module checkout in accordance with the developed test plan and validate against the requirements matrix.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.
• Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience to include any combination of the following areas.
• Experience in advanced RF technologies such as receivers, Analog-to-Digital Converters, downconverters, and frequency synthesizers.
• Experience in RF, analog, digital, and power electronics design methodologies, as well as integration & test, simulation and analysis of RF products.
• Experience with any combination of the following tools: Signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool or equivalent, SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent, Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post-start is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Highly self-motivated individual with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while effectively collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Experience in architecting and defining requirements for complex RF products.
• Advanced understanding of RF and microwave system integration, system-level trades, and performance optimization.
• Ability to prepare technical review documentation with minimal oversight.
• Strong knowledge of RF/Digital electronics and hands‑on experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Expertise in the design and testing of the following areas: Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning. Circuit card assembly design and fabrication. High-speed data converter test/characterization. Designing or testing RF hybrid (chip & wire) technologies.
• Experience in writing proposals and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• 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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

Location and Employment Type

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. At RTX this position requires a security clearance. This position is Onsite; employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. 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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

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.