2026 Fulltime - RF/Microwave Engineer I - Onsite

RTX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon’s Airborne Multi-Mission Electronics Department is seeking an RF/Microwave Engineer I to work onsite in Goleta, CA on Electronic Warfare (EW) electronics product development for defense applications. The role includes design, analysis, simulation, validation, test, and support of RF/microwave & for Electronic Warfare & Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) products & subsystems and participating in project teams in these roles. Occasional travel (10-20%) may be required to other Raytheon facilities and customer sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships)
• Experience with design, development, and production of electrical equipment and/or hardware.
• 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
• DoD Clearance: Secret

Nice To Haves

• Major: Electrical Engineering or Physics
• Experience with RF/microwave and antennas including experience typically acquired through attainment of a university degree or possession of an amateur radio license.
• Previous internship experience in the RF/microwave discipline.
• Hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs).
• Familiarity with industry standard RF/microwave circuit design software and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an analog/digital team to help define the signals between analog and digital interfaces.
• Assist the team in design and hands-on testing of microwave components, circuit boards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities.
• Be a part of a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Receive Mentoring from experienced engineering staff who will guide you in your engineering tasks.
• Participate on a multi-disciplinary team to meet project goals.
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees