Principal MMIC and Module Design/Development Eng

Date Posted:

2026-02-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AR1 ~ 358 Lowell St ~ AR1 DUKES BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after 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. 

Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal MMIC and Module Design Engineer to join Raytheon’s RF Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services department in Andover, MA. This department develops, designs, and manufactures compound semiconductor devices, microwave/millimeter-wave integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications. The successful candidate will develop state-of-the-art MMIC and module products that support air and missile defense systems and radars. Using advanced semiconductor and module technologies, they will be responsible for the complete product cycle of the MMIC, including concept, design, layout, test, evaluation, and interfacing with the customer.

What You Will Do:

• Develop insights that extend your knowledge in the MMIC design field and form the basis of new concepts, theories, and products
• Design RF structures and transitions on multi-layer, multi-channel RF Modules and analog circuitry enabling both receive and transmit behavior
• Consult across MMIC design, module design, test and assembly teams
• Act independently to troubleshoot, and uncover and resolve issues
• Research and develop new technology that results in new product/business opportunities for Raytheon
• Serve as a technical resource and represent the Department as a technical contact to Raytheon and external customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant work experience with RF/microwave/mm-wave MMIC design, module/subsystem design and test. An advanced STEM degree can count in lieu of some experience)
• Experience with Circuit Simulation tool ADS and in EM tools such as HFSS, Momentum
• Experience designing RF/Microwave MMIC circuits and modules
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering curriculum
• Broad background in theory and techniques of microwave/mm-wave circuits, design, and test
• Experience in thermal modeling and analysis.
• Experience of different topology trade-offs, process and active/passive component selection, system/sub-system level, gain-loss analysis and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
• Layout experience in Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition, Cadence Virtuoso or AutoCAD
• Experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python, or JMP
• Experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices       
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance

What We Offer:

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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