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Regional Sales Manager - RF Products (West Coast)

Albuquerque, NM · Remote

Collaborate with engineering on product design. * Manage expectations between customers and the ... RF/Technical sales preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITY EXPECTATIONS * Account knowledge in RF ...

Raytheon

Senior RF Sensor System Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

$101.30K - $138.60K/yr

As the RF Sensor System Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and suppliers to achieve technical excellence. This position is an onsite role based ...

Raytheon

Senior Radar Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

$101.30K - $139.10K/yr

Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior Radar Engineer to support the development of complex Radio Frequency (RF ...

Raytheon

Principal Chief Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Data Link/Communication, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that ...

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How much do rf engineering jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for rf engineering in Rio Rancho, NM is $110,691.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,700.00 and $130,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RF Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an RF Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, signal processing, and electromagnetic theory, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering. Familiarity with RF simulation and design tools such as HFSS, ADS, and network analyzers, as well as certifications like FCC licensing, is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and troubleshooting complex systems. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure the reliable design, implementation, and maintenance of RF systems used in telecommunications, aerospace, and other industries.

What are some common challenges RF Engineers face when working on wireless communication projects?

RF Engineers often encounter challenges such as mitigating interference, optimizing signal coverage, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Working in this role requires balancing technical trade-offs like cost, performance, and power consumption while troubleshooting complex issues that arise during testing and deployment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—such as hardware designers, software developers, and field technicians—is essential to address these challenges and deliver robust wireless solutions.

What is RF Engineering?

RF Engineering, or Radio Frequency Engineering, is a specialized field within electrical engineering that focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of devices and systems that use radio waves. These professionals work on communications systems such as wireless networks, radio, television broadcasting, radar, and satellite communications. RF engineers are involved in tasks like designing antennas, optimizing signal coverage, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Their expertise is crucial for the reliable operation of modern wireless technologies.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior RF engineers, especially those with extensive experience, specialized skills, and certifications, can earn $300,000 or more annually. High salaries are often associated with roles in telecommunications, defense, or aerospace industries, and may include bonuses and stock options.

What jobs make $3,000 a month without a degree?

In RF engineering, entry-level roles such as technician or assistant positions can sometimes pay around $3,000 monthly, especially with relevant certifications and technical skills. Other jobs like sales, customer support, or freelance technical work in related fields may also reach this income level without requiring a degree, but often depend on experience and performance.

What is the difference between Rf Engineering vs Wireless Network Engineering?

AspectRf EngineeringWireless Network Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, RF certifications (e.g., FCC, RF-specific courses)Bachelor's in Computer Science, Networking certifications (e.g., CWNA, CCNA Wireless)
Work EnvironmentDesigning, testing, and optimizing RF hardware and systems, often in labs or field sitesPlanning, deploying, and maintaining wireless networks, primarily in office or outdoor environments
Employer & Industry UsageTelecom, aerospace, defense, hardware manufacturingTelecom, IT, enterprise networking, service providers

RF Engineering focuses on designing and testing radio frequency hardware and systems, while Wireless Network Engineering emphasizes deploying and managing wireless network infrastructure. Both roles require technical expertise but differ in their focus areas and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Rf Engineering job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 21% Physical, 22% Hybrid, and 57% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,691 per year, or $53.2 per hour.
Principal Systems Engineer - EO/IR or RF Signal Processing

Principal Systems Engineer - EO/IR or RF Signal Processing

Raytheon

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

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9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 512 rated manufacturers

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-849 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 849 (External Site)

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 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.
 

The Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Discipline consists of Guidance, Navigation and Control; Signal Processing; and Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis disciplines for Effectors.

The Signal Processing team is seeking Principal Systems Engineer – EO/IR or RF Signal Processing engineers to join our PG&C Center in Tucson, AZ.

As the Principal Systems Engineer – EO/IR or RF Signal Processing, you will collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radio frequency (RF) or electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) algorithms and models. Used across our products and new business initiatives, signal processing algorithms extract and exploit sensor signals to be used for calibrating and denoising raw sensor data; detecting, acquiring, tracking, and classifying objects of interest; and sensor fusion. This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

  • You will act with advanced to expert knowledge of signal processing to support budget, schedule, development, execution, and completion of difficult and often complex missile systems program objectives.
  • You will use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of signal processing algorithms and models.
  • You will participate in engineering lab environments to test, verify, and validate sensor models and signal processing algorithm performance in accordance with requirements.
  • You will focus on integration of algorithms into hardware and collaborate in all development phases from program start-up to live-fire testing, providing signal processing knowledge to resolve numerous and often undefined problems and issues in design reviews, peer reviews, and technical briefings to parties within and outside your own discipline.
  • You will share your knowledge and mentor multiple team members.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
  • Signal processing experience in the EO/IR, RF, Sonar, or Acoustic domain
  • Experience with the C programming language, or Object-Oriented Programming experience with the C++, C#, or Java programming languages
  • Experience with algorithm design, implementation, analysis, testing, and optimization
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Applied Math
  • Experience with missile systems applications supporting customer programs
  • Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git
  • Subject Matter Expertise in multiple EO/IR, RF, sonar, or acoustic algorithms such as edge detection, segmentation, image restoration, adaptive processing, beamforming, angle estimation, synthetic aperture processing, waveform design, tracking, feature extraction, or classification / recognition
  • Proficiency in using MATLAB or Python for analysis of data sets
  • Strong communication skills, capable of presenting analysis to technical and non-technical audiences and advocating for best solutions and strategy
  • Experience with hardware/software integration
  • Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment
  • Ability to interface with adjacent engineering disciplines such as Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Software Engineering; Systems Engineering; or Hardware Engineering

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.
  • Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • 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.
  • This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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