Sr. Principal RF Design Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. 

Raytheon’s RF & Microelectronics Center is responsible for full-scope Independent Design, Verification & Validation (IV&V) solutions for microwave products, including architecture trades, design, layout, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of antenna systems and associated integrated system verification solutions. Our charter is to provide expertise in sub-systems engineering, RF and radome design, digital apertures, antenna ranges and module test.

Join our Airborne Antenna Design Department as a Sr. Principal RF Design Engineer and be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology with the opportunity to make a significant impact. This role offers not only recognition but also a clear path for growth and development within our organization. If you're passionate about shaping the future of aerospace and defense, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment!

What You Will Do

• Lead a large cross-functional team as an execution chief engineer on a large sensor program as it completes design verification testing, qualification, and transition to production.
• Oversee the design, development, and sustainment of state-of-the-art Transmit/Receive (T/R) microwave products (i.e. modules, TRIMMs, planar arrays, etc).
• Implement best practice standards regarding the planning, coordination, and implementation of microwave design and test with sound engineering process discipline and leadership.
• Interface with factory, program, and customer personnel to implement design improvements and process/quality monitoring methods.
• Support factory troubleshooting, analyze product defect trends, and implement process/product improvements in alignment with factory and program production needs.
• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in McKinney, TX.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience to include the following:
  • At least 3 years of cross-functional team leadership experience
  • Experience with design, layout, integration, or test of microwave frequency transmit/receive functions.
  • Experience with engineering RF requirements development and verification.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience presenting technical information to upper-level management and internal customers.
• Experience with PWB and CCA processes for hybrid designs incorporating digital, power, and RF circuitry including chip and wire technology.
• Experience interfacing with engineering technicians and production personnel.
• Active antenna test experience including near field and far field testing.
• Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) process and tools.
• Experience with data analysis using MATLAB
• MS in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics is a PLUS.
• Earned value certification and BOE writer experience are desired.

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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