The Effector RF Design Department is seeking talented engineers with the skills and passion to work on complex projects that shape antenna, radome, and antenna measurement system technology within ...
The Effector RF Design Department is seeking talented engineers with the skills and passion to work on complex projects that shape antenna, radome, and antenna measurement system technology within ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the design and implementation ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the design and implementation ...
RF Systems Engineer
West Valley City, UT · On-site
These systems require knowledge in low level RF design and operation; understanding of the ... Collaborate with other engineers and technical staff to develop and implement improvements to the ...
RF Systems Engineer
West Valley City, UT · On-site
These systems require knowledge in low level RF design and operation; understanding of the ... Collaborate with other engineers and technical staff to develop and implement improvements to the ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for providing innovative design solutions for the ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for providing innovative design solutions for the ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the design and implementation ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the design and implementation ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for providing innovative design solutions for ...
The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for providing innovative design solutions for ...
Design Engineer V
Logan, UT · On-site
Core Engineering - Design Engineer V PCB Layout Engineer, AR Product Team As a PCB Layout Engineer ... and RF signals. Identify project execution risks or slowdowns proactively and collaborate with ...
Design Engineer V
Logan, UT · On-site
Core Engineering - Design Engineer V PCB Layout Engineer, AR Product Team As a PCB Layout Engineer ... and RF signals. Identify project execution risks or slowdowns proactively and collaborate with ...
Design Engineer V
Logan, UT · On-site +1
Core Engineering - Design Engineer V PCB Layout Engineer, AR Product Team As a PCB Layout Engineer ... and RF signals. Identify project execution risks or slowdowns proactively and collaborate with ...
Design Engineer V
Logan, UT · On-site +1
Core Engineering - Design Engineer V PCB Layout Engineer, AR Product Team As a PCB Layout Engineer ... and RF signals. Identify project execution risks or slowdowns proactively and collaborate with ...
The Effector RF Design Antenna & Radome team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to and shaping antenna ...
The Effector RF Design Antenna & Radome team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to and shaping antenna ...
As a member of our team, you'll help us build groundbreaking digital and RF circuits for the ... As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will assist in the development of communications systems through ...
As a member of our team, you'll help us build groundbreaking digital and RF circuits for the ... As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will assist in the development of communications systems through ...
The Effector RF Design department at Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Sensor Engineer to serve as a Sensor Design Specialist for new advanced technology missile contracts.
The Effector RF Design department at Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Sensor Engineer to serve as a Sensor Design Specialist for new advanced technology missile contracts.
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
$116K - $160K/yr
As a Senior FPGA Design Engineer you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device ... RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor ...
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
$116K - $160K/yr
As a Senior FPGA Design Engineer you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device ... RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor ...
RF Engineer
Springville, UT · On-site
Support SCIF build efforts, secure facility design reviews, RF testing activities, and ICD-705 ... Engineering degree required. * Experience with radio frequency and electromagnetic shielding highly ...
RF Engineer
Springville, UT · On-site
Support SCIF build efforts, secure facility design reviews, RF testing activities, and ICD-705 ... Engineering degree required. * Experience with radio frequency and electromagnetic shielding highly ...
TS products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in factories and production testing ... Experience performing analog, digital, and/or RF design * Experience designing, testing, and ...
TS products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in factories and production testing ... Experience performing analog, digital, and/or RF design * Experience designing, testing, and ...
The role of the Principal RF subsystem engineer is to design, develop and maintain RF architectures. Architecture development includes requirements, analysis and modelling. RF subsystem engineers ...
The role of the Principal RF subsystem engineer is to design, develop and maintain RF architectures. Architecture development includes requirements, analysis and modelling. RF subsystem engineers ...
As a member of our team, you'll help us build groundbreaking digital and RF circuits for the ... As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will assist in the development of communications systems through ...
As a member of our team, you'll help us build groundbreaking digital and RF circuits for the ... As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will assist in the development of communications systems through ...
Senior RF Engineer
Springville, UT · On-site
The Senior RF Engineer will work closely with CenCore's advanced engineering, RF/TEMPEST ... Design, analyze, prototype, and validate shielding architectures, grounding approaches, conductive ...
Senior RF Engineer
Springville, UT · On-site
The Senior RF Engineer will work closely with CenCore's advanced engineering, RF/TEMPEST ... Design, analyze, prototype, and validate shielding architectures, grounding approaches, conductive ...
The role of the Senior Principal RF subsystem engineer is to design, develop and maintain RF architectures. Architecture development includes requirements, analysis and modelling. RF subsystem ...
The role of the Senior Principal RF subsystem engineer is to design, develop and maintain RF architectures. Architecture development includes requirements, analysis and modelling. RF subsystem ...
Specify, design, and test advanced RF sensors and subsystems across frequencies from MHz through ... Experience interacting across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems, Mechanical, SW, Algorithms ...
Specify, design, and test advanced RF sensors and subsystems across frequencies from MHz through ... Experience interacting across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems, Mechanical, SW, Algorithms ...
Electrical Engineering Manager
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$118K - $152K/yr
Drive the design and optimization of critical electronics - from motor controllers and battery management to embedded systems and RF communications. * Cross-Functional Integration : Partner with ...
Electrical Engineering Manager
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$118K - $152K/yr
Drive the design and optimization of critical electronics - from motor controllers and battery management to embedded systems and RF communications. * Cross-Functional Integration : Partner with ...
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An RF design engineer is a specialist within electrical engineering whose duties involve working with electronics and radio frequency. RF design engineers have job experience working with systems that are used to receive or transmit radio waves. Examples of this type of equipment include radios, cellular phones, circuits, and wireless communications. To have a career as an RF design engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering to start and a master’s degree for more advanced positions. Other qualifications and skills may include experience working with radio transmission equipment, as well as state-specific licensing or certification.
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| Primary Focus | Designing and developing RF circuits and systems | Testing, validating, and troubleshooting RF products |
| Skills & Certifications | RF circuit design, simulation, knowledge of RF components | Testing procedures, measurement tools, RF testing certifications |
| Work Environment | Design labs, R&D departments | Testing labs, production environments |
| Industry Usage | Telecommunications, aerospace, consumer electronics | Manufacturing, quality assurance, product validation |
While both roles involve RF technology, Rf Design Engineers focus on creating RF circuits and systems, whereas Rf Test Engineers specialize in testing and validating RF products to ensure performance and quality. Both roles often collaborate but serve different stages of product development.

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Job description
Date Posted:
2026-06-24Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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 Design Department is seeking talented engineers with the skills and passion to work on complex projects that shape antenna, radome, and antenna measurement system technology within the company. The selected candidate will be contributing to diverse teams and executing tasks in various antenna and radome design life cycles. This is an entry-level RF Engineer position for an individual with educational experience and/or professional interest in the application of technical antenna principles, concepts, and techniques. A successful candidate is one with the skillset and passion required to solve complex engineering problems, properly apply engineering tools and processes, and leverage knowledge from previous coursework and projects.
This position is in Tucson, AZ and is an on-site role.
What You Will Do
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Development of antenna or radome hardware and requirements.
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Working with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.
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Working with antenna manufacturing suppliers.
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Antenna modeling and simulation execution on workstations and high performance computing resources (HPC)
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Interpret simulation or measurement test data to verify performance to requirements.
Qualifications You Must Have
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Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
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Experience and/or coursework with RF and electromagnetic theory
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Proficiency with modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and/or GRASP
Qualifications We Prefer
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ABET is the preferred, although not required accreditation standard.
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3.0 cumulative GPA desired.
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Solid background and practical understanding of designing GPS antenna systems (to include experience or relevant course work).
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Model generation and simulation experience with conformal antennas (to include experience or relevant course work).
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Proficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other high level scientific programming languages
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Proficiency with high performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURM
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ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.
What We Offer
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Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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Relocation Eligibility
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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