Senior Principal RF Technical Lead

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Posting Title: Senior Principal RF Technical Lead (Onsite)

Location: Tucson, AZ

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. 

The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Principal Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the technical development of advanced RF hardware and subsystems for missile programs. The selected candidate will lead a cross-functional and cross-discipline team of engineers through the design cycle for development and integration.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure the technical integrity of the RF hardware and/or subsystems, including the development, validation, and integration of the Technical Data Package (TDP).
• Provide technical oversight for RF subsystem and component requirements, design, testing, and performance.
• Collaborate with and provide technical support to critical suppliers to ensure performance goals are met.
• Manage technical risks associated with the RF hardware and/or subsystems to ensure program success.
• Partner with the systems engineering team to capture accurate RF subsystem and component-level requirements.
• Work closely with the integration and test team to plan and execute RF acceptance and verification testing.
• Collaborate with the algorithm and signal processing team to align hardware capabilities with their requirements while clarifying hardware limitations.
• Coordinate with other RF teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) on related activities and shared program goals.
• Provide technical oversight and support for failure investigations related to RF components or subsystems.
• Lead and participate in component-level design and test reviews to ensure technical rigor.
• Work directly with suppliers and customers to procure, validate, and demonstrate hardware capabilities.
• Lead teams effectively by understanding team dynamics, leveraging multi-disciplined strengths, and addressing skill gaps.
• Deliver high-quality results while consistently meeting or exceeding cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Communicate task status on complex technical issues and influence strategic planning across multiple teams, programs, and leadership levels, including customers.
• Proactively identify and take ownership of roles or tasks necessary to ensure the success of the business unit.
• Actively participate in RTX's mentoring culture by serving as both a mentor and a mentee to foster professional growth.             

                                                                 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:  
  • RF Sensor/Radar design, integration, and/or production support
  • Experience interacting across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems, Mechanical, SW, Algorithms, etc.) to define subsystem requirements and evaluate performance
• Experience in RF/electrical sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development, requirement validation, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design, Test Integration, and/or Supplier Management

  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, or related engineering fields.
• Familiarity with missiles or similar radar systems.
• Experience as a technical leader on complex subsystems during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phases.
• Strong systems engineering mindset with analytical and multidisciplinary skills.
• Experience