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Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer-March 2024
El Segundo
Mar 28, 2026
About Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer

  Date Posted:

  2023-12-21

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  CA323: 2000 E Imperial Hwy Bldg R01 2000 East Imperial Highway Building R01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Onsite

  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.

  Job Summary:

  We are seeking a Principal Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Design Engineer within our Airborne Radar Electronics Hardware Engineering directorate. This role will be an on-site position located in El Segundo, California.

  Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  The Principal RF/Microwave Design Engineer will be responsible for participating in the development of state-of-the-art antennas.

  The primary role for this individual will be to perform design, analysis, and testing for RF/Microwave components used in phased array antennas. Individual must have experience in microwave design techniques and impedance matching as well as working knowledge of simulation tools and microwave test equipment.

  The Principal RF/Microwave Design Engineer will have knowledge and experience in designing circuits for implementation in printed circuit board materials as well as ceramic substrates. The successful candidate will be capable of making technical presentations to peers, program leadership, and customers and assist program management in new business development.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Typically requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of eight years of experience designing, simulating, implementing, testing, integrating, verifying, validating and delivering RF/Microwave products.

  Experience with using Ansys HFSS, CST, or FEKO.

  Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Specific design experience with one or more of the following products: phased array antennas, radiating elements, radomes, frequency selective surfaces, power splitters, feed networks, couplers, filters, circulators, RF modules/assemblies.

  Experience with microwave test equipment and calibration techniques especially use of a vector network analyzer; or experience in antenna range testing.

  Experience with antenna range test techniques.

  Experience using Keysight ADS, Matlab, and AutoCAD.

  Hardware experience at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.

  Leadership experience including coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.

  What We Offer:

  Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

  This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

  Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

  El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

  The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

  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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

  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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

  This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

  RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

  RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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