RF Test Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-02-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after 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 Airborne Multi-Mission Electronics department is seeking a RF Electrical Engineer II based in Forest, Mississippi with responsibilities having significant impact, recognition, and growth in the organization.  The RF Test Engineer II will have responsibility for the design, development, and sustainment of the high power antenna test facilities.  This includes leading/working test optimizations, and test time reduction efforts, as well as implementing new test capability in both high power near field and far field ranges in support of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Mid Band program.   In addition, the candidate will be looked to for guidance in production AESA troubleshooting and failure investigations.

What You Will Do:

• Identify and implement optimizations in AESA calibration and antenna measurement processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AESA hardware and antenna performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to complex RF/DC subsystems
• Analyze measurement data and generate detailed reports.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree or a minimum of 2 years’ prior relevant experience, to include any combination of the following: 
  • Experience performing both far-field and near-field antenna measurements.
  • Experience in AESA calibration, test, and / or performance validation.
  • Experience working in high-power antenna test facilities.
  • Experience with design, setup, and / or maintenance of antenna measurement systems.
  • Experience with AESA calibration and antenna measurement processes.
  • Experience using Matlab for data analysis and test development.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using additional software development tools (e.g. Python, C++, etc.).
• Experience working in a factory production environment and utilizing production tools (e.g. CMES).
• RF/Microwave Design Verification Test (DVT) experience using network/spectrum analyzers and/or antenna measurement systems.
• Comfortable interfacing with technical engineers and presenting to upper-level management.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

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.

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 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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