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.
As the Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - RF Signal Processing , you will collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radio frequency (RF ...
As the Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - RF Signal Processing , you will collaborate in the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radio frequency (RF ...
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Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt ...
Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt ...
Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt ...
Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt ...
Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Description Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle ...
Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Description Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
As the Sr. 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 ...
As the Sr. 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 ...
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 leading and shaping antenna, radome, and ...
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 leading and shaping antenna, radome, and ...
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 ...
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$14.50 - $17.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
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Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$14.50 - $17.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$14.50 - $17.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
$14.50 - $17.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$14.50 - $17.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule:9/80:Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$14.50 - $17.50/hr
Senior Associate, RF/Wireless Engineer Job Code:40577 Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule:9/80:Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday ...
New
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 ...
Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of ...
Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of ...
Knowledge of basic RF and digitals signals * Knowledge of basic Analog, Digital and RF circuitry * Comfortable using PC based applications * Basic experience using test equipment (RF signal ...
Knowledge of basic RF and digitals signals * Knowledge of basic Analog, Digital and RF circuitry * Comfortable using PC based applications * Basic experience using test equipment (RF signal ...
The ideal candidate will have experience in RF, networking, system integration, and full lifecycle support. The candidate will be involved in complete system support, with highly desired experience ...
The ideal candidate will have experience in RF, networking, system integration, and full lifecycle support. The candidate will be involved in complete system support, with highly desired experience ...
Field Service Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$80K/yr
Support high-voltage power supplies (RF, DC) and vacuum systems * Conduct system testing to ensure operational quality and performance * Provide customer training on equipment operation and ...
Field Service Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$80K/yr
Support high-voltage power supplies (RF, DC) and vacuum systems * Conduct system testing to ensure operational quality and performance * Provide customer training on equipment operation and ...
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Job description
Date Posted:
2026-06-11Country:
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 date
Job Description:
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 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. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF antenna technology, driving innovation, and shaping the future of advanced missile systems.
This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do:
- Drive and execute the development and design of specialized RF sensor hardware, technical data packages, and detailed performance requirements
- Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to ensure design compliance
- Analyze internal and external simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements
- Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the RF sensor systems, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
- Work with RF sensor manufacturing suppliers as a subject matter expert and responsible engineer.
- Evaluate RF sensor designs across the company as a non-advocate reviewer, to ensure performance compliance risks are mitigated.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
- Experience with antenna design, including concept trades/studies, preliminary and final design, and/or qualification processes.
- Experience in simulation and modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP.
- Experience with broad range of RF sensor measurements and in evaluating post-processed data.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience designing and testing antenna systems for seeker, datalink, flight termination, GPS, and telemetry applications.
- Proficiency in analyzing sensor gain data collections and processing.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to present technical data to stakeholders and customers.
- Experience presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), and Manufacturing Review Board (MRB).
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or other scientific programming languages.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURM.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively.
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 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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