Senior RF Test Engineer 2nd Shift - CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Date Posted:

2025-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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

RTX Corporation, a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior RF Test Engineer to join the Circuit Card Manufacturing test team. The successful candidate will work to develop and implement test strategies for mission critical RF Circuit Card Assemblies, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability.

This is a 2nd Shift position with a 8% shift differential

What You Will Do

• Analyze test data and troubleshoot RF systems to identify and resolve performance issues.

• Develop and maintain test procedures in compliance with industry standards and company requirements, for various RF CCAs.

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams on Continuous Improvement opportunities to increase product performance and reliability.

• Utilize advanced RF test equipment and software to conduct thorough evaluations of RF systems and components.

• Monitor and analyze SPC data to ensure process stability and product quality.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

• Stay current with advancements in RF technology and incorporate new methodologies into test processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

• Knowledge of RF principles, including impedance matching, signal integrity, and spectrum analysis.

• Experience with RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

• Experience with creating SPC charts and Failure Pareto's for early failure trend detection.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with RF test automation and programming languages such as Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.

• Experience with any SPC monitoring tools.

• Ability and enthusiasm to work in our secret, closed-area test laboratory.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., FCC, ITAR, MIL-STD).

• Experience with RF systems used in aerospace and defense applications.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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, location, education/training, and key skills.

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