Senior Radar Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

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

We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required — we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Hardware Engineering provides RF expertise to develop Radar solutions across the Raytheon portfolio. We are seeking a Senior Radar Engineer to support the development of complex Radio Frequency (RF) products and/or Radar systems.

This role requires a self-driven engineer with strong technical leadership, organizational discipline, and communication skills who excels in a fast-paced, budget- and schedule-critical environment. The selected candidate will support and/or lead efforts that could range from concept development through integration and production while solving complex technical challenges.

You will collaborate closely with Systems, Mechanical, Digital, Power, Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and/or external suppliers to deliver high-performance RF solutions that meet mission and customer requirements.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following. Specific duties will vary based on department, program assignment and business needs.

• Architect, design, and develop RF hardware such as:
  • Transmitter, receiver, and/or exciter circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
  • Seekers, Active Electronically Steered Antennas (AESAs), antennas, radomes
  • Radar and RF subsystems
• Lead hardware efforts across different parts of the product lifecycle: R&D, design, qualification, and/or transition to production support
• Perform component, circuit, and/or subsystem-level analysis, simulation, and trade studies
• Integrate and test RF components and/or subsystems in laboratory and production environments
• Develop test procedures and plans; execute Design Verification Testing (DVT) and qualification testing; document results
• Oversee material delivery, build activities, and hardware test execution
• Conduct failure analysis, root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule alignment
• Provide technical management and oversight of suppliers, including interfacing on design, build, deliveries, and issue resolution

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • RF hardware (e.g., transmitters, receivers, exciters, and/or antennas) simulation, design, fabrication, integration, test, supplier support, and/or production support
  • RF/Radar subsystem/system requirements development and validation
  • Strong hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and/or antenna measurement systems)

Qualifications We Value:

• Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues in complex systems.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Communication Skills:
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to collaborate with other engineers, procurement and production staff, and project managers.
• Project Management:
  • Experience managing engineering projects from conception through production
  • Ability to coordinate with suppliers and manage timelines and budgets.
  • Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
• Strong academic foundation in one or more of the following:
  • RF/Microwave Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Antenna Theory
  • Signal Processing
  • Radar Systems
• Experience interfacing with government customers and agencies
• Advanced degree in STEM field
• Willingness to travel to support integration, test events, supplier engagement, and/or customer meetings.

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 Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

• Onsite: 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.

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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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