Job Description

Senior RF Circuit Card Design REA at Raytheon summary:

The Senior RF Circuit Card Design Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) leads the analysis, design, and testing of complex RF Circuit Card Assemblies used in missile systems. This role manages multiple design iterations from prototype through readiness for qualification and ensures compliance with all fabrication and testing processes. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and documentation oversight are key components of this onsite position in Tucson, AZ requiring an active U.S. security clearance.

Date Posted:

2025-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Effector RF Products Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

The selected candidate will serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for the analysis, design, and evaluation of a critical, complex RF Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) within a missile product. The missile program is entering a 4-year phase to update several key electronics assemblies. This role will oversee 3 iterations of the CCA from Prototype, to Proof-of-Design, to Ready-for-Qualification.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Design, analyze, and test an RF CCA.
• Serve as the REA for implementing and following all design, fabrication, and test processes related to RF CCAs.
• Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the CCA, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
• Work in a lab setting to accomplish component characterization as well as CCA verification and integration.
• Perform schematic capture and RF routing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (power, digital, mechanical, etc.) on related analyses or tests.
• Interface with project leadership to provide status updates on technical progress, as well as cost and schedule.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience, including any combination of the following:
  • RF design and fabrication.
  • RF test and troubleshooting.
  • Simulation of RF products.
  • Experience with any of the following tools:
  • Mentor DX Designer or equivalent.
    • High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent.
    • SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent.
    • Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in mentorship or apprenticeship roles.
• Technical oversight responsibilities for less-senior engineers.
• Experience working across domains on complex projects.
• Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.
• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.
• Technical background in the following areas:
  • Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning.
  • Solid understanding of RADAR principles.
  • Filter design and fabrication.
  • Circuit card assembly design and fabrication.
  • Competence in scripting, particularly using Matlab or Python.
  • Experience with high-speed data converter test/characterization.
  • High power RF design or test experience.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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:

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Keywords:

RF circuit card design, electrical engineering, RF test and troubleshooting, circuit card assembly, military electronics, high frequency simulation, security clearance, prototype development, RF schematic capture, system integration

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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