Senior RF Electrical Engineers – Actively Growing Our Engineering Team!

RTX • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required — we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career. 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. Hardware Engineering provides Electrical Engineering expertise to develop electronic solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, test, and/or production of complex Radio Frequency (RF) products and/or systems. This role requires a self-driven engineer with strong technical leadership, organizational discipline, and communication skills who excels in a fast-paced, budget- and schedule-critical environment. The selected candidate will support and/or lead efforts that could range from concept development through integration and production while solving complex technical challenges. You will collaborate closely with Systems, Mechanical, Digital, Power, Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and/or external suppliers to deliver high-performance RF solutions that meet mission and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following: RF hardware simulation, design, fabrication, integration, test, supplier support, and/or production support
• RF subsystem/system requirements development and validation
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and/or antenna measurement systems)
• 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
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues in complex systems. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in multidisciplinary teams. Ability to collaborate with other engineers, procurement and production staff, and project managers.
• Project Management: Experience managing engineering projects from conception through production Ability to coordinate with suppliers and manage timelines and budgets.
• Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
• Strong academic foundation in: RF/Microwave Engineering Electromagnetic Theory Antenna Theory Signal Processing Radar Systems
• Experience interfacing with government customers and agencies
• Advanced degree in STEM field
• Willingness to travel to support integration, test events, supplier engagement, and/or customer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop RF hardware such as: RF components (MMICs, amplifiers, filters, couplers, oscillators, manifolds, radiators) Transmitters, receivers, exciters Seekers, Active Electronically Steered Antennas (AESAs), antennas, radomes Radar and RF subsystems
• Lead hardware efforts across different parts of the product lifecycle: R&D, design, qualification, transition to production, production, and/or depot support
• Perform component, circuit, and/or subsystem-level analysis, simulation, and trade studies
• Integrate and test RF components and/or subsystems in laboratory and production environments
• Develop test procedures and plans; execute Design Verification Testing (DVT) and qualification testing; document results
• Simulate and model electromagnetic (EM) phenomena using industry-standard tools
• Oversee material delivery, build activities, and hardware test execution
• Conduct failure analysis, root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule alignment
• Provide technical management and oversight of suppliers, including interfacing on design, build, deliveries, and issue resolution
• Escalate risks appropriately and coordinate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed
• Maintain and generate technical documentation in accordance with program and compliance requirements

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level