Senior Hardware Development and Testing Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-07-18

Country : United States of America

Location : MA131 : Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance : The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Security Clearance : DoD Clearance : Secret

At Raytheon, we are committed to our mission of helping our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression through over 100 years of engineering excellence. We tackle significant challenges to enhance global security.

The Receiver, Exciter, and Back-End Processing (REBEP) Department is the core of Raytheon's expertise in receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology. Our team is responsible for the comprehensive design, development, integration, and production support of cutting-edge products.

This opportunity is for a multi-disciplined Senior Hardware Development and Testing Engineer . In this role, you will be the driving force in the design, analysis, and hands-on integration and testing of RF components, circuits, and Receiver Exciter subsystems within both design and production settings. We seek a meticulous professional with exceptional analytical skills and a strong passion for ongoing improvement. If you are an innovative problem solver with experience in design, testing, and production transition, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities :

Investigate and resolve technical issues in the design, build, and testing of Receiver Exciter subsystems, CCAs, and components.

Design, model, simulate, and verify RF / Microwave circuits and subsystems.

Conduct integration and testing at component, CCA, and subsystem levels.

Facilitate the transition to production and provide technical support to manufacturing and test engineers.

Implement improvements in small projects or processes within your area of responsibility.

Contribute to circuit card and subassembly design updates to address obsolescence and manufacturing issues.

This role is 100% onsite at our facility in Tewksbury , MA or Marlborough, MA , with travel expected to other locations including Andover , MA and Woburn , MA .

Basic Qualifications :

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Proficiency in Microwave / RF system, subsystem, and / or component analysis, design, or testing.

Experience with failure analysis and Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; ideally with supplier and manufacturing issues.

Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is essential.

Preferred Qualifications :

Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting RF and Microwave components / subsystems such as up-converters, down converters, power amplifiers, waveform generators, RF modulators, and limiters.

Background in designing for manufacturability and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.

Experience in technical writing and formal presentations.

Familiarity with both engineering design and production environments.

Proficiency with tools such as Mentor Graphics Designer, PSPICE, System Vision, MATLAB, Mathcad, IDL, CST, Microwave Design Studio, HFSS, and ADS.

Technical expertise in areas like cascade analysis, filter design, circuit card assembly, high-speed data converter testing, and low noise RF source design.

What We Offer :

We value Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation in our pursuit for a secure and interconnected world.

This position may offer relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Application Details :

As you apply, please note that this role is considered Onsite , with primary work being conducted at our facility.

Security Clearance Information : This position requires a security clearance. Further details can be found on the U.S. Department of State government website.

The salary for this position ranges from $82,000 to $164,000, based on experience and qualifications. At RTX, we consider various factors for employment offers, including role responsibilities, candidate experience, location, and education. Successful applicants may be eligible for excellent benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) match, employee assistance programs, and more.

RTX intends to close the application window approximately 40 days from the posting date, subject to candidate interest and business needs.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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