Rf Engineering Manager Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-04-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-842 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 842

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:

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.

The Effector RF Design Department is looking for an RF Engineering Technician I. This position is responsible for RF circuit card (CCA) prototyping and the building, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting of engineering circuit card assemblies, cable, and harness systems. Work may include a wide array of engineering environments such as laser, radio frequency, high voltage, field service, engineering installations, and repair. An Engineering Technician I will rework and modify Engineering micro-sized components on CCAs, prototype sub-assemblies, completed assemblies, cables, and harness systems per engineering drawings, schematics, or work instructions.

The Engineering Technician I will also provide on-the-job recommendations in solving hardware integration issues with mid- and upper-level Engineering and Leadership. This position may require travel to other company locations.

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

What You Will Do:

• Assemble, modify, rework and/or populate CCA prototypes, to ensure proper operation per established criteria. Determine how to repair damaged units/hardware and perform required repairs. This includes:

• Reading, understanding, and accurately following prints, schematics, sketches, as well as work from verbal and/or written instructions including test procedures.

• Micro-soldering under a microscope for an extensive period.

• Build cables and harnesses from schematics.

• Quality verification and inspection under a microscope

• Identify, repair, and replace wire harnesses and cable assemblies.

• Replace mechanical and electrical components.

• Operate multi-meters or ohmmeters to conduct point-to-point current connection.

• Recognize failures, isolate problems, and suggest appropriate corrective action.

• Keep management appraised of potential problems or identified risks that may negatively affect program schedule or quality.

• Provide support and feedback to the Engineering team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than two years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:

• Experience working in a lab environment.

• Experience reading, understanding, and accurately following prints, schematics, sketches, as well as work from verbal and/or written instructions including test procedures.

• Experience using hand tools such as soldering iron, cutters, wire strippers, and electric heat gun.

• Experience with safe use of lab chemicals.

• Experience with solder, mechanical, quality standards, processes, and documentation.

• Verification and inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and/or documentation.

• Experience with cable and harness assembly, fabrication, and/or rework.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CCA manufacturing experience and associated fabrication standards, processes, and documentation.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to use good judgement and work independently or collaboratively.

• Ability to perform quality work within a fast-paced Engineering environment.

• Experience with solder rework equipment to include reflow oven, mini-wave, pre-heater, hot air pencil, and de-solder tools.

• Ability to work with fabrication processes such as bonding, cleaning, coating, and mechanical fasteners.

• Ability to establish customer priorities and manage multiple tasks successfully.

• Assembly, fabrication, and rework experience of micro-size components on circuit card assemblies.

• IPC J-STD-001 solder certification.

• IPC 610 and 620 acceptability certification and inspection experience.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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