Senior RF Sensor Lead Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

7d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Effector RF Design Department at Raytheon designs, develops, and supports advanced RF hardware—including seekers, sensors, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and exciters—for next-generation tactical missile systems. Its work spans the engineering development lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition through design, qualification, testing, and transition to production. Raytheon is seeking a Senior RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for advanced technology missile programs. The role supports RF sensor supplier development and program alignment, coordinates technical reviews and hardware acceptance, and contributes to sensor integration, testing, and failure analysis. The engineer will collaborate with program leadership, functional management, suppliers, and customers, and mentor junior engineers. This is an onsite position in Tucson, Arizona, with regular supplier travel approximately once every one to two months. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before starting; the posting also states that the ability to obtain an interim clearance is required before starting. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 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 within this qualification.
Experience working directly with suppliers or subcontractors to develop complex hardware.
Demonstrated product or task ownership.
Experience interpreting engineering requirements and verifying hardware compliance.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date; ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued clearance is also stated as required before the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
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, including 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 the supplier and 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 lab 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 regularly to the supplier 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

Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.