Senior RF/Microwave and Antenna Subsystems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

Our Airborne Antennas, Radome & Apertures team is recognized across the defense community as one of the most capable antenna and low observable (LO) engineering groups in the United States. Our engineers tackle some of the world’s toughest RF, antenna, and aperture challenges. We design high performance, highly integrated, mission critical antennas, radomes, and active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs).

We are seeking a Senior Antenna Design Engineer to drive the development of state-of-the-art AESAs, digital arrays, and multi-function RF/Microwave subsystems. This role is ideal for senior engineers who want to work on programs with national‑level importance and who excel at both deep technical analysis and hands‑on engineering leadership.

This position requires job duties to be performed onsite due to the sensitive nature of this work and the desire for in-person collaboration; however, we offer flexible in-office hours and the ability to perform some job duties remotely.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership on the design, modeling, realization, and verification of advanced ultra‑wideband phased arrays.
• Work with a multidisciplined team to derive RF/Microwave and Antenna performance requirements (EIRP, G/T, P1dB, IP3, VSWR, etc.) from system functional requirements.
• Develop RF/Microwave and Antenna subsystem architectures to meet performance and Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) requirements .
• Work with software, firmware, and digital hardware engineers to shape digital array backend requirements and architectures (ADC, DAC, FPGA and Processor resources, etc.).
• Use RF/Microwave analysis software to design and predict performance of RF/Microwave and Antenna subsystems.
• Exhibit exceptionally high level of innovation, creativity, and initiative.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems involving antenna/sensor-based applications such as radar, electronic warfare, electronic attack, electronic support measures, communications, geolocation, direction finding, etc.
• Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of projects and programs.
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.
• Participate in and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics
• Contribute to technical proposals, concept generation, and competitive strategy for new business pursuits.
• Execute tasks requiring creativity, innovation, and independent technical judgment on high‑visibility programs.
• Present complex technical findings to internal leadership, external customers, and program stakeholders with clarity and authority.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of five (5) years of relevant RF engineering experience including any combination of the following:
  • Design, simulation, fabrication, and test of RF/Microwave CCAs and modules, preferably including familiarity with the design of digital and power electronics
  • Experience with microwave test equipment and calibration techniques especially use of a vector network analyzer; or experience in antenna range testing.
  • Experience Troubleshooting RF/Microwave Antenna/AESA hardware, software and build/process issues down to the component levels
  • Experience with system issues associated with RF design such as Noise Figure, Linearity, S-Parameters, Antenna Gain, Antenna Directivity, Side Lobe Levels, Rogue Oscillations, etc.
  • Experience with common RF test equipment such as Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal & Pulse Generators, and Oscilloscopes
  • Experience with using Keysight SystemVue, Keysight ADS, and MATLAB
• Experience leading technical tasks or project teams through design, analysis, build, and / or test.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave circuits.
• Experience presenting complex technical data to leadership, customers, and engineering review boards.
• Experience preparing and leading technical proposal efforts.
• Experience leading contract R&D (CRAD) or advanced development programs
• Ability to mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams on high‑impact programs.

Why Join Raytheon’s Airborne Antenna Radomes and Apertures Team

• Work on antennas that go onto real platforms and deliver real‑world mission impact.
• Access to one of the broadest ranges of antenna technologies in industry (AESA, UWB, LO, conformal, EW, comms, radar, sensing).
• Deep technical career growth supported by nationally recognized experts.
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary engineering excellence.

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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