Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop RF & Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior RF Product Engineer to support the development of complex Radio ...
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Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop RF & Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior RF Product Engineer to support the development of complex Radio ...
New
Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop RF & Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior RF Product Engineer to support the development of complex Radio ...
New
The Effector RF Design (ERFD) Department is the engineering organization responsible for the design and technical leadership of advanced RF hardware supporting tactical missile systems. Our engineers ...
The Effector RF Design (ERFD) Department is the engineering organization responsible for the design and technical leadership of advanced RF hardware supporting tactical missile systems. Our engineers ...
The Effector RF Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to the analysis, design, and implementation ...
The Effector RF Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to the analysis, design, and implementation ...
Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary ...
Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary ...
Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary ...
Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary ...
Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop RF & Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior RF Product Engineer to support the development of complex Radio ...
Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop RF & Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior RF Product Engineer to support the development of complex Radio ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Effector RF Design Department designs, develops, and supports advanced RF hardware including seekers, sensors, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and exciters for next-generation tactical missile ...
The Effector RF Design Department designs, develops, and supports advanced RF hardware including seekers, sensors, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and exciters for next-generation tactical missile ...
The Effector RF Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the architecture, analysis ...
The Effector RF Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Principal Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the architecture, analysis ...
Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary ...
Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary ...
As part of the RF Products department, you will contribute to cutting-edge advancements in high-capacity, covert, and agile data link technologies for space-based and terrestrial RF applications. The ...
As part of the RF Products department, you will contribute to cutting-edge advancements in high-capacity, covert, and agile data link technologies for space-based and terrestrial RF applications. 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 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 providing innovative design solutions for the ...
Evaluate tradeoffs between RF hardware and signal processing (detection, tracking, calibration, interference mitigation) to optimize system performance * Translate system-level requirements into ...
Evaluate tradeoffs between RF hardware and signal processing (detection, tracking, calibration, interference mitigation) to optimize system performance * Translate system-level requirements into ...
$122K - $184K/yr
Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer - Roy, UT Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes (Secret). Travel: Yes, 25% of the time. Responsibilities Lead a small ...
$122K - $184K/yr
Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer - Roy, UT Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes (Secret). Travel: Yes, 25% of the time. Responsibilities Lead a small ...
Collaborate cross-functionally with RF, microwave, DSP, and systems engineering teams * Drive prototyping, integration, testing, and validation in both lab and field environments * Analyze ...
Collaborate cross-functionally with RF, microwave, DSP, and systems engineering teams * Drive prototyping, integration, testing, and validation in both lab and field environments * Analyze ...
The Effector RF Design Department is seeking talented engineers with the skills and passion to develop complex Radio Frequency (RF) systems, subsystems and components, including antennas, RF circuit ...
The Effector RF Design Department is seeking talented engineers with the skills and passion to develop complex Radio Frequency (RF) systems, subsystems and components, including antennas, RF circuit ...
Springville, UT · On-site
The ideal candidate brings strong RF engineering experience, familiarity with ICD-705 requirements, and the ability to support RF/TEMPEST-related testing in sensitive government environments.
Springville, UT · On-site
The ideal candidate brings strong RF engineering experience, familiarity with ICD-705 requirements, and the ability to support RF/TEMPEST-related testing in sensitive government environments.
Lead a small team of design and RF engineers from conceptual design to final design for a space based vehicle. Overseeing the execution of HWIL testing and iteratively designing and verifying ...
Lead a small team of design and RF engineers from conceptual design to final design for a space based vehicle. Overseeing the execution of HWIL testing and iteratively designing and verifying ...
Lead a small team of design and RF engineers from conceptual design to final design for a space based vehicle. Overseeing the execution of HWIL testing and iteratively designing and verifying ...
Lead a small team of design and RF engineers from conceptual design to final design for a space based vehicle. Overseeing the execution of HWIL testing and iteratively designing and verifying ...
The Effector RF Design Department is seeking current college students for an RF Design position to work with a variety of programs as a contributor to detailed design, simulation, product development ...
The Effector RF Design Department is seeking current college students for an RF Design position to work with a variety of programs as a contributor to detailed design, simulation, product development ...
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| Aspect | Rf | RF Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Typically no formal credentials, but technical knowledge helps | Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, certifications preferred |
| Work Environment | Laboratory, field testing, manufacturing facilities | Design, testing, and deployment of wireless communication systems |
| Industry Usage | Used as a general term for radio frequency work or components | Specific role focused on RF system design and optimization |
RF is a broad term related to radio frequency technology, while an RF Engineer is a specialized professional responsible for designing and testing RF systems. The RF Engineer role requires specific technical skills and certifications, whereas RF may refer to components, concepts, or general terminology in the industry.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 2 days ago
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Date Posted:
2026-07-23Country:
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 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.
Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop RF & Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior RF Product Engineer to support the development of complex Radio Frequency (RF) products and/or Radar 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 organizing and leading small to mid-size RF product development teams to providing supplier support of complex RF products.
You will collaborate closely with both the project management team and multi-disciplined technical team to deliver high-performance RF solutions that meet mission and customer requirements.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following. Specific duties will vary based on program assignment and business needs.
Organize and lead a development team for RF hardware such as:
Transmitter, receiver, and/or exciter circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
Seekers, Active Electronically Steered Antennas (AESAs), antennas, radomes
Radar and RF subsystems
Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule alignment
Provide technical management and oversight of suppliers, including interfacing on design, build, deliveries, and issue resolution
Qualifications You Must Have:
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:
Product team leadership including project task definition, project task assignments, and cost & schedule tracking (Earned Value Management)
Oversight of suppliers of RF hardware
RF/Radar hardware development (e.g., requirements development and validation, RF hardware design, and/or RF hardware testing)
Qualifications We Value:
Advanced degree in STEM field
Team Collaboration:
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to collaborate with other engineers, project managers, finance, supply chain, and other team leads.
Project Management:
Experience managing engineering projects from conception through transition to production
Ability to coordinate with suppliers and manage timelines and budgets.
Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
Experience writing proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Strong academic foundation in one or more of the following:
RF/Microwave Engineering
Antenna Engineering
Radar Systems
Experience interfacing with government customers and agencies
Communication Skills:
Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel to support supplier engagement and/or customer meetings.
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.
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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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