Senior Principal RF Mechanical Engineer – Radome Technical Specialist (Onsite)

RTX • AZ

75d • $124,000 - $250,000

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. The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Principal Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of advanced high-temperature radomes designed to perform in some of the most complex and extreme environments in the industry. The selected applicant will be responsible for the end-to-end development of radomes for advanced technology programs, including design, analysis, materials selection, testing, and manufacturing process development in collaboration with suppliers. This position also involves planning and executing tests to evaluate the RF, thermal, and structural performance of radomes for next-generation defense systems.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and 8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in designing radomes for complex requirements and environments.
• Experience in analyzing and testing materials and substrates for radome applications.
• Experience in developing and executing RF testing of radomes to validate analyses.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers to ensure satisfaction and continued business.
• Extensive knowledge of supplier and industry capabilities related to RF materials and radomes.
• Hands-on experience testing RF structures in chambers and ranges.
• Familiarity with material inspection and scanning techniques such as CT scanning and ultrasound.
• Experience working with an array of suppliers involved in RF structure development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities to perform complex trade studies and develop innovative designs for radomes operating in extreme environments.
• Provide technical expertise for the design, analysis, and integration of radome products, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to procure and demonstrate advanced radome capabilities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for failure investigations involving radome components.
• Oversee radome-level design and testing processes, including design reviews, validation, and verification activities.
• Conduct trade studies on material substrates, including validating electrical properties and assessing affordability and manufacturability.
• Plan and execute comprehensive testing to characterize the RF, thermal, and structural performance of radomes.
• Act as the primary technical liaison to material and manufacturing suppliers, as well as test facilities, ensuring clear and effective communication and collaboration.
• Communicate task progress and influence strategic initiatives across teams, programs, and customer leadership.
• Represent the program at supplier reviews, customer meetings, and technical engagements, proposing strategies that address program goals.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees