Principal RF Engineer

Job d:
Posted 4 Days Ago

Start Date:

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

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 threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The RF, ASIC & MMIC Design Department is seeking a talented Principal RF Engineer to join our renowned RF design team in McKinney, TX.

Job Summary:

As the Principal Engineering Project Lead, you will drive cross-functional programs, leveraging both technical expertise and project management skills to deliver mission-critical solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution across the entire product lifecycle—spanning design, fabrication, testing, integration, and transition to production—of complex RF subassemblies or RF Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) that support radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience in full product lifecycle management, who is passionate about technical innovation, team coordination, and solving complex challenges.

This is an onsite role based in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do:

Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure all RF efforts meet program goals and requirements.

Interface with customers, chief engineers, and technical leads to understand needs and set priorities.

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution throughout the design, fabrication, rework, testing, integration, and transition to production phases.

Drive decision-making, track progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and communicate status to stakeholders.

Work in a lab or production environment to accomplish CCA/Sub-system/Test set development, verification, troubleshooting, and integration.

Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to include any combination of the following:

Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex hardware and system-level development (e.g., RF, radar, electronic warfare, RF/Digital CCAs, or similar).Technical expertise with hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle.

Experience with program management tools such as Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management (EVM).

Experience with RF technologies, including receivers, Analog-to-Digital Converters, transmitters, and frequency synthesizers.

Experience with any combination of the following tools:
Signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool or equivalent, System Vue/Genesys or equivalent, Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible…