Principal RF Sensor Lead Engineer (REA)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon’s Effector RF Design Department designs, develops, and supports RF hardware—including seekers, sensors, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and exciters—for next-generation tactical missile systems throughout the engineering development lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition through design, qualification, testing, and transition to production. The Principal RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) will support advanced technology missile programs and serve as a technical authority for RF sensor hardware. The role oversees supplier development, coordinates technical reviews and hardware acceptance, manages requirements and technical documentation, and supports integration, laboratory and field testing, and failure analysis. The position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, with regular supplier travel approximately once every one to two months. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. The position requires an active and transferable U.S. government security clearance before the start date; the candidate must be a U.S. citizen. The ability to obtain an interim clearance before starting and special program access after starting is also required. The salary range is $107,500–$204,500. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and incentive compensation, subject to position, business-unit, and collective-bargaining eligibility.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Experience with electrical hardware development; experience with RF components such as antennas or circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and subsystems is preferred.
Experience working directly with suppliers or subcontractors to develop complex hardware.
Experience with product or task ownership.
Experience interpreting engineering requirements and verifying hardware compliance.
Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date and special program access after starting.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a technical lead or Responsible Engineering Authority.
Experience with radar, RF sensors, RF seekers, antennas, microwave electronics, or RF subsystem development.
Knowledge of subsystem or systems engineering, requirements development, verification, and validation.
Experience integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and qualifying RF hardware.
Familiarity with RF laboratory equipment, including vector network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, antenna ranges, and environmental test facilities.
Experience supporting supplier technical management, design reviews, and hardware acceptance.
Strong understanding of technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and engineering decision-making.
Experience leading technical investigations, failure analyses, and trade studies.
Knowledge of mixed-signal electronics and hardware integration.
Experience with missile systems or other defense-related RF products.
Knowledge of DoD hardware development processes and technical documentation.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build strong technical relationships across organizations.

Responsibilities

Oversee supplier development of RF sensors and measurement equipment.
Serve as a liaison between suppliers and the program to ensure technical, cost, and schedule alignment.
Coordinate stakeholder reviews of technical data, proposed design changes, and hardware acceptance.
Identify, document, and communicate risks and mitigations for RF sensor development.
Support laboratory testing, field test events, and root-cause failure analysis for RF sensors.
Maintain requirements documents, the Hardware Utilization Matrix (HUM), and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW).
Process variances for hardware noncompliance and deviations from the Technical Data Package (TDP).
Travel to suppliers for reviews and working meetings approximately once every one to two months.
Collaborate with program leadership, functional management, suppliers, and customers.
Build and leverage cross-functional networks to solve complex technical challenges.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the organization.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and other factors.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities