Senior RF Product Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-17



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02



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 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. 

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.

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

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, antennas, and 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination 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)
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

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.

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 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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