Senior Antenna/Microwave Engineer

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

 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.  We are seeking a Senior Antenna/Microwave Engineer within our Airborne Radar Electronics Hardware Engineering organization. This is an on‑site position located in El Segundo, California.

In this role, you will support the development of state‑of‑the‑art Transmit/Receive (T/R) Modules and antenna subsystems. You will perform analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing of RF/microwave sub‑components used in phased array antennas, including Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs). The position requires strong experience with microwave measurements, verification techniques, and familiarity with RF simulation tools and test equipment. The ideal candidate is comfortable presenting technical content to peers, program leadership, and customers, and contributing to technical strategy and path‑forward planning.

You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). A minimum of 5 years of experience simulating, testing, integrating, verifying, and/or validating RF/Microwave, T/R module, or antenna products Experience with Keysight ADS or MATLAB Simulink Experience with RF modeling tools such as CST or Ansys HFSS U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within one year of start date Qualifications We Prefer: Current DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave Design experience with one or more of the following: phased array antennas/AESAs, modules, radiators, beam formers, power splitters, feed networks, couplers, filters, circulators, RF assemblies Experience with microwave test equipment and calibration techniques, including network analyzers Experience with antenna near‑field or far‑field range testing Experience performing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations Experience with requirement generation and verification processes Hardware experience at microwave and millimeter‑wave frequencies 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,