The RF Hardware Design & Test Engineer designs, analyzes, and tests RF and microwave components, circuits, and subsystems, supporting the development of radar receiver and signal processing technologies. Responsibilities include integration, simulation, verification, and technical support to manufacturing, with potential leadership in small projects and collaboration with domestic and international sites. The role requires a U.S. security clearance and expertise in tools like Python, Matlab, ADS, and Mentor Graphics.
Date Posted:
2025-10-02Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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 clearanceSecurity Clearance:
Secret - CurrentAt 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 Receiver, Exciter, and Back-End Processing (REBEP) Department is the focal point for receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology within Raytheon. We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who is seeking to advance their academic background and experience in digital and/or RF/Microwave system theory and design, including architectures, subsystems, and components to help develop Radar Receiver, Exciter, and signal processing products and technologies.
Responsibilities include design, analysis, and hands on integration and testing of RF components, circuits, and subsystems plus providing technical support to production activities. Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired.
What You Will Do
RF/Microwave circuit and sub-system design, modeling, simulation, and verification.
Integration and test at component, CCA, and subsystem levels.
Transition to production and technical support to manufacturing and test engineers.
Opportunities to manage small projects or processes within area of responsibility.
Opportunities to travel to both domestic and international integration sites as well as to customer and subcontractor facilities.
This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based either in Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 2 years’ of prior work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Two (2) years of experience in RF component analysis, design, and/or test (or one (1) year of experience with Masters).
Experience using Python or Matlab to collect and analyze test data.
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.
Qualifications We Prefer
BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
Background designing, testing, and troubleshooting analog and Radio Frequency CCAs.
Integration and test of CCAs and subsystems.
Hands-on experience with design simulation tools such as ADS and Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab or equivalent.
Experience with automated test scripts and software tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working in a laboratory environment using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, phase noise analyzer (PNA), spectrum analyzers, real time spectrum analyzers, and performance network analyzers to test and verify the functions of digital and RF signal circuits and subsystems.
Experience in a production environment.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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:
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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RF hardware design, microwave engineering, circuit simulation, signal processing, radar systems, integration and test, electrical engineering, technical support, Python, Matlab, security clearance
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