RF Engineering Technician

Overview

Raytheon (RTX) is hiring an RF Engineering Technician I for the Effector RF Design Department. The role is onsite in Tucson, AZ and requires a U.S. citizen with a valid DoD Secret clearance. The position involves RF circuit card (CCA) prototyping, assembly, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of circuit card assemblies, cables, and harness systems in a variety of engineering environments.

• Assemble, modify, rework, and populate CCA prototypes to meet operational criteria.
• Read, understand, and follow printed schematics, sketches, and verbal or written instructions, including test procedures.
• Perform micro‑soldering under a microscope for extended periods.
• Build cables and harnesses from schematics.
• Conduct quality verification and inspection using a microscope.
• Identify, repair, and replace wire harnesses, cable assemblies, mechanical and electrical components.
• Operate multimeters or ohmmeters for point‑to‑point current checks.
• Diagnose failures, isolate problems, and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate potential problems or identified risks to management.
• Provide support and feedback to the Engineering team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience; less than two years of related experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to read and follow schematics, printouts, sketches, verbal or written instructions, and test procedures.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as soldering iron, cutters, wire strippers, and electric heat gun.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory chemical use.
• Experience with soldering, mechanical quality standards, processes, and documentation.
• Verification and inspection experience with applicable standards and documentation.
• Experience with cable and harness assembly, fabrication, or rework.

• Experience in CCA manufacturing and associated fabrication standards, processes, and documentation.
• Strong self‑starter with independent and collaborative work ability.
• Ability to perform quality work in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Experience with solder rework equipment (reflow oven, mini‑wave, pre‑heater, hot air pencil, desolder tools).
• Familiarity with bonding, cleaning, coating, and mechanical fastening processes.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and set customer priorities.
• IPC J‑STD‑001 solder certification.
• IPC 610 and 620 acceptability certification and inspection experience.

• Competitive salary range: $57,200 – $108,800 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance and scholar programs.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential annual incentive compensation based on performance and business unit criteria.

Active and existing U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required on day one. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or persons eligible for a U.S. government‐issued security clearance.

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 or veteran status. RTX implements affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable federal laws.