Principal RF Test Engineer

Principal RF Test Engineer

The Raytheon Full Service Partnering Center (FSPC) is seeking a Principal RF Test Engineer to support AN/TPY-2 Radar Depot Operations in a dynamic and collaborative setting onsite in Poulsbo, WA. In this high-visibility role, you will operate in a fast-paced environment, engaging with cross-functional teams to support engineering, quality control, low-rate initial production, and sustainment activities for the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit.

You will collaborate closely with internal customers, including material program managers, manufacturing teams, engineers, and mission assurance/quality teams.

We value various skills, experiences, and perspectives. No matter your background, your qualifications and unique contributions can make a significant impact on our team. If you are passionate about solving meaningful challenges and eager to advance your career in a cutting-edge environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Principal RF Test Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform testing and handle sensitive RF hardware with precision and care.
• Design, develop, and implement innovative testing methods and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot RF and digital hardware to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) initiatives and on-time hardware deliveries.
• Analyze test data to identify potential trends and recommend process improvements or hardware optimizations.
• Prepare and present detailed data to propose changes to testing equipment, processes, or procedures.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to identify, develop, and implement hardware enhancements or solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians, supporting them with troubleshooting and skill development.
• Monitor product yields, address yield detractors, and implement corrective actions to meet program objectives.
• Actively participate in program meetings to report yield performance, identify root causes, and share corrective action plans.
• Engage with cross-functional teams, including production control, test technicians, manufacturing engineers, system engineers, program management, and other support teams, to align on organizational objectives and deliverables.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet critical program milestones and deadlines.
• Apply a strong understanding of RF theory and concepts to review requirements, test plans, and scenarios.
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders, contributing to a high-performance and innovative work environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with RF circuit testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as waveform generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and/or network analyzers.
• Experience preparing documentation, including test plans and test reports.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to less-experienced engineers or technicians.
• Proven ability to lead or oversee technical teams, including managing tasks, tracking progress, reporting outcomes, and supporting proposals.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with:
  Testing amplifiers, filters, mixers, VCOs, and synthesizers.
• Experience developing and evaluating test plans and authoring detailed technical reports.

What We Offer:

• 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, and Innovation.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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,…