Contract Rf Optimization Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Date Posted:

2026-07-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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. 

The Effector RF Products department is seeking a Senior Principal RF Engineer to serve as the Cross Product Team Engineer (CPTL) for a project on a critical missile program. This role focuses on coordinating RF hardware development efforts across multiple teams within the program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment across all RF systems on the product. You will work closely with various engineering disciplines, program leadership, and stakeholders to deliver optimal RF solutions for this critical program. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure system-level RF requirements and program objectives are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge RF technology for a high-priority defense program.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate RF Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and subassembly design and development efforts across multiple teams working on the program to ensure alignment with technical, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Act as the primary technical interface for RF hardware development on the program, working closely with program leadership, systems engineering, and functional teams.
• Oversee architecture development, trade studies, and technical reviews for RF systems to ensure integration and consistency.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between RF hardware teams, ensuring a unified approach to design, testing, and validation.
• Support integration and testing of RF systems, troubleshooting issues, and driving solutions to meet performance objectives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure all RF efforts meet program goals and requirements.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies related to RF development on the program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
  • RF circuit card design and fabrication
  • Experience with RF and microwave system design, including transmitters, receivers, and antennas
  • Experience with RF integration and testing, including troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Experience with RF simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or MATLAB.
  • Experience with managing technical interfaces across multiple RF hardware development efforts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience coordinating technical efforts across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Advanced understanding of RF and microwave system integration, system-level trades, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of advanced RF technologies such as frequency synthesizers, receivers, Analog-to-Digital Converters, and downconverters
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to varied audiences.
• Background in designing for manufacturability, cost control, and production readiness.

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 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. 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.

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