Senior RF Sensor System Engineer
RTXDate Posted:
2026-02-17Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateThe Effector RF team is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to work on sensor, radome, and sensor measurement system technologies while contributing to innovative defense solutions.
In this position, you will be responsible for advancing sensor and radome designs and ensuring system performance meets program and customer requirements. As the RF Sensor System Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and suppliers to achieve technical excellence.
This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, AZ, with occasional travel within the U.S. required.
What You Will Do:
Contribute to the development and detailed design of sensor or radome hardware and requirements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams, including thermal, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering.
Create and review documentation for sensor system testing, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
Work closely with sensor manufacturing suppliers.
Analyze simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a related advanced degree, with any combination of the following:
Experience contributing to sensor designs through concept trades/studies, preliminary design, final design, and / or qualification.
Experience using simulation and modeling tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP.
Experience with sensor measurements within near-field systems.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering.
Familiarity with high-power planar near-field measurement systems.
Knowledge of planar near-field to far-field processing algorithms.
Experience maturing sensor technologies to higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) or Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).
Solid understanding of radar principles.
Experience analyzing and presenting technical data to stakeholders.
Strong sensor supplier and customer support experience.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration within a team environment.
Experience participating in or presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), or Manufacturing Review Board (MRB).
Knowledge of designing and measuring complex multi-layer radomes.
Proficiency in scientific programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers like SLURM.
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.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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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