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Principal RF Engineer

Principal RF Engineer

RaytheonWestminster, Colorado, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Date Posted :

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

2025-08-15

Country :

United States of America

Location :

CO102 : 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : TS / SCI

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 Apertures and RF Team at Raytheon is looking for a Principal Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineering to be a member of a technical team for adaptable and multidiscipline hardware team responsible for analysis, trade studies, design reviews, design, design, testing, fielding / hardware refresh, integration and operational support.

The candidate will be responsible for analysis, trade studies, design reviews, design, testing, fielding, integration and operations throughout the life cycle from initial concept definition through detailed design, development, qualification testing and into fielding and customer support. The team member will support engineering efforts as an individual contributor while developing to lead efforts. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with all aspects of fielding, hardware refresh, integration as well as engineering background with technical experience in radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems, antenna design, functionality, and operation.

This position is an onsite role, located in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do :

  • Perform trade studies and design reviews
  • Develop hardware deployment plans
  • Field new hardware
  • Travel up to 25% will be required.

Qualifications You Must Have :

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following :
  • Experience with RF communications

  • Experience with RF hardware reacap, RF hardware processes and / or installation of RF hardware
  • Experience with RF system integration
  • Experience with test and verification methodologies associated with ground station antenna and antenna electronics
  • Experience with RF Test Equipment (i.e., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters)
  • Experience with satellite ground station architecture and designs
  • Experience with specifications for ground station antenna to include systems performance measurements (G / T, EIRP, feed / sub alignment), and general maintenance activities
  • Experience with satellite RF link design experience such as forward error correction encoding, modulation, Doppler effects, radome effects modeling, system link budgets, weather, etc.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • Qualifications We Prefer :

  • Active TS / SCI Clearance
  • Experience with reflector system design, feed antenna design, solid state amplifiers performance parameters, high power tube amplifiers technology and associated key performance parameters
  • Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with all levels of the organization, including Government customer, Program leadership, subcontractors, and support organizations
  • Ability to translate mission needs into technical capability requirements.
  • Experience with performing trade studies; recommending solutions; and, identifying potential vendors
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
  • Experience with reference timing signals and distribution design
  • Computer networking, basic cyber security / INFOSEC, Security + certification or equivalent desirable
  • 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 : https : / / www.state.gov / m / ds / clearances / c10978.htm

    The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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