Senior Electrical Engineer – RF/Microwave design

Date Posted:

2026-01-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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. 

The Raytheon Electronic Warfare - Electrical and Electronics Engineering department in Goleta, California has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer – RF/Microwave design to work on Electronic Warfare (EW) and general electronics product development for defense applications.  

The advanced RF hardware section is the focal point for cutting edge hardware. We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who is seeking to advance their strong academic background and experience in digital and/or RF/Microwave systems. Occasional travel may be required to other Raytheon facilities and customer sites.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in defining component, module, or system architecture.
• Assist the team in design and hands-on testing of RF, microwave, digital, and power components, circuit boards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities.
• Be a part of a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle to meet project goals.
• Manage small projects, from start to finish mentoring lower level professionals with tasks and assignments.
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in one of these fields with a minimum of 3 years experience with RF/microwave circuit.
• Experience with design, development, and production of electrical equipment and/or hardware.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with some design tools (SPICE, schematic/layout design software, MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, Hyperlynx, GeneSys as examples) and the ability and desire to learn new tools.
• Experience with schematic capture, block diagrams, and parts lists for complex electronics.
• Hands-on experience testing electronic products using bench power supplies, signal/waveform generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers or vector network analyzers.
• Knowledge of mixed RF, Microwave, and mixed signal electronics.
• Strong understanding of first principals and a love for Physics

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whe