RF Engineer

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO (R01), 2000 E Imperial Hwy, BLDG R01. Position:
Onsite. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance (DoD Secret).

Job Summary:

Raytheon seeks an individual with experience in Microwave RF design and production support to join the Airborne Radar Electronics Design (ARED) Group. The role involves developing next‑generation Receiver/Exciter technologies and providing production support for airborne radars.

• Perform detailed design, analysis, testing, and trade studies of Microwave RF circuits, RFAs, MICs, IMAs, CCAs, and RF special test equipment.
• Use modelling and simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, National Instruments AWR Microwave Office, Sonnet EM, Ansys HFSS, and CAD tools.
• Design and conduct simulations in linear and EM simulators; develop schematics, layouts, and special test equipment (validation & certification).
• Conduct testing and integration, and provide post‑production technical support through development to production phases.
• Coordinate with test and production engineers, manage production schedules, resolve production issues, and report status to higher management.
• Progress from a design & development role to leading production support as Responsible Engineering Authority (REA).

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Microwave RF circuits.
• Experience in design, analysis, bread‑boarding, troubleshooting, and testing of Microwave RF circuits.
• Proficiency with software tools including Keysight ADS, National Instruments AWR Microwave Office, Sonnet EM, Ansys HFSS, AutoCAD or comparable.
• Experience with lab equipment such as special test equipment, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post‑start (U.S. citizenship required).

• Experience with system‑level software tools such as Keysight Genesys or System Vue.
• Experience working with MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, Mentor DXDesigner, eXpedition or similar schematic/layout tools.

The salary range for this role is $75,800 to $144,200 USD, with additional incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective‑binding agreement coverage. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits as applicable to the business unit. A U.S.

-based role with potential for relocation to the specified location.

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, 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.