RTX is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for connected, sustainable flight and advanced defense systems. Its businesses include Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, spanning aviation, propulsion, aerospace systems, and missile-defense solutions. The company works on initiatives such as upgrading the F135 Engine Core and emphasizes engineering innovation, corporate responsibility, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion across its workforce.
RF/Microwave Electrical Engineer I - Tewksbury, MA
Designing and testing MMICs, phased arrays, and radar hardware for Raytheon defense programs. This onsite role is based in Massachusetts.
United States
Massachusetts$57,200 – $108,800 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredElectrical EngineerDescription
- Design and manufacture compound semiconductor devices, MMICs, phased-array hardware, and high-performance modules
- Support radar and sensing initiatives, including Global Patriot Solutions and Early Warning Systems
- Work with multidisciplinary teams on integration and hardware verification
- Conduct fixtured and on-wafer measurements, device characterization, and RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave test setup assembly
- Design, simulate, and evaluate RF/microwave components, MMICs, and phased-array module hardware
- Perform component- and system-level integration and testing of digital, analog, and RF assemblies
- Operate automated instrumentation and test software to control measurements, collect data, and assess results
- Characterize devices with VNAs, RSAs, and PNAs
- Run circuit simulations, assess obsolescence tradeoffs, troubleshoot hardware, and investigate failures
- Collaborate with systems, quality, reliability, and manufacturing teams to develop test solutions and improve production workflows
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a related STEM field, completed by the start date
- Coursework in RF circuit design, microwave circuits, electromagnetics, antenna engineering, microwave measurements, RF engineering, radar signal processing, or radar design
- Background in at least one of these areas: RF/microwave design and measurement, antennas and applied electromagnetics, or radar architecture and signal processing
- Experience building, testing, or characterizing electronic hardware, RF circuits, or antenna systems with standard test benches or measurement facilities
- Relevant experience may come from employment, research, coursework, or projects
- U.S. citizenship
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date
- Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date
- DoD Secret clearance
- Preferred: hands-on RF/microwave characterization with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and automated test environments
- Preferred: experience with Keysight ADS, ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Microwave Office, Cadence Virtuoso, or MATLAB
- Preferred: laboratory scripting and test automation using Python, C++, or LabVIEW
- Preferred: leadership gained through student organizations, research projects, or engineering team initiatives
- Preferred: strong collaboration, interpersonal, and technical communication abilities
Benefits
- Relocation assistance eligibility
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available