Principal RF Sensor Lead Engineer; REA

Overview

Location:

Tucson, AZ (onsite). This role is with Raytheon, within the Effector RF Design Department, focused on advanced RF hardware for next-generation tactical missile systems. The department designs, develops, and supports RF hardware including seekers, sensors, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and exciters across the full development lifecycle.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for advanced technology missile programs. The candidate will have experience in RF subsystem design, radar development, antenna design, and/or RF seeker integration, and will drive subsystem requirements, conduct design modeling and analysis, and support integration and test efforts.

This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

• Oversee supplier development of RF sensors and measurement equipment
• Serve as a liaison between the supplier and program, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule alignment
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews of technical data, proposed design changes, and hardware acceptance
• Identify, document, and communicate risks and mitigations for RF sensor development
• Support lab testing, field test events, and root-cause failure analysis for RF sensors
• Maintain artifacts such as requirements documents, Hardware Utilization Matrix (HUM), and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW)
• Process variances for hardware noncompliance and/or deviations from the Technical Data Package (TDP)
• Travel regularly to the supplier in support of reviews and working meetings (approximately every 1–2 months)
• Collaborate with program leadership, functional management, suppliers, and customers
• Build and leverage cross-functional networks to solve complex technical challenges
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the organization

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience with electrical hardware development (RF components such as antennas or CCAs and subsystems preferred)
• Experience working directly with suppliers or subcontractors to develop complex hardware
• Experience with product or task ownership
• Experience interpreting engineering requirements and verifying hardware compliance

Qualifications We Value

• Experience serving as a technical lead or Responsible Engineering Authority
• Experience with radar, RF sensors, RF seekers, antennas, microwave electronics, or RF subsystem development
• Knowledge of subsystem or systems engineering, requirements development, verification, and validation
• Experience integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and qualifying RF hardware
• Familiarity with RF laboratory equipment including vector network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, antenna ranges, and environmental test facilities
• Experience supporting supplier technical management, design reviews, and hardware acceptance
• Strong understanding of technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and engineering decision making
• Experience leading technical investigations, failure analyses, and trade studies
• Knowledge of mixed-signal electronics and hardware integration
• Experience with missile systems or other defense-related RF products
• Knowledge of DoD hardware development processes and technical documentation
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build strong technical relationships across organizations

• Opportunity to serve as the technical authority for critical RF sensor hardware supporting advanced missile systems
• Meaningful technical leadership with visibility across RTX programs and engineering organizations
• Collaboration with world-class engineers developing next-generation RF and radar technologies
• Opportunities for continued technical growth, advanced training, mentorship, and career development
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates

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