Senior Electrical Engineer - RF​/Microwave Design; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 6380 Hollister Ave BLDG H01

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, our Electronic Warfare teams design and deliver advanced Radio Frequency and microwave hardware that protects platforms and missions in the most demanding operational environments. The Advanced RF Hardware Section in Goleta, California is the focal point for cutting‑edge EW hardware development, from early architecture through production and test.

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Electrical Engineer (RF/Microwave) who wants to own hardware end‑to‑end from requirements and architecture through schematic design, integration, lab debug, and production support.

• Own RF/microwave hardware designs from concept through production.
• Participate in defining system, module, and component‑level architecture.
• Translate system requirements into block diagrams, schematics, and hardware solutions.
• Design and develop RF, microwave, mixed‑signal, and power circuitry.
• Create schematics, select components, and support PCB/CCA design.
• Contribute to integrated RF assemblies including amplifiers, filters, mixers, LNAs, PAs, and related subsystems.
• Perform RF and microwave simulation and analysis.
• Use industry‑standard tools such as HFSS, ADS, Genesys, SPICE, and MATLAB.
• Analyze performance across frequency, noise, gain, linearity, and signal integrity domains.
• Hands‑on hardware bring‑up, debug, and test.
• Use lab equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team collaborating closely with systems, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and test engineers.
• Support design reviews and technical trade studies across the full lifecycle.
• Lead small projects or technical efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision‑making.
• Occasional travel to support integration activities at Raytheon facilities, subcontractors, or customer sites as needed.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience designing and developing RF/microwave hardware.
• Experience with schematic capture, component selection, and hardware debug.
• Experience working with RF/microwave frequencies.

• Experience designing hardware operating into microwave and higher‑frequency regimes (up to 40 GHz and beyond).
• Microwave‑class experience.
• Breadth across RF/microwave, digital, and power electronics on complex boards.
• Familiarity with ECAD workflows; PCB layout experience (including tools such as KiCad) is a strong plus.
• Experience supporting hardware through integration, test, and production.
• Background in Electronic Warfare, radar, aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding hardware environments.
• Strong grounding in first‑principles physics and electromagnetics, with curiosity and problem‑solving mindset to tackle new designs.

• A total rewards package that includes compensation, healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs such as parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• 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, Innovation, and Safety.
• Relocation assistance available.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. 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…