Senior RF Design Engineer

Position Date Posted: 2026-04-01 | Country: United States of America | Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr | Role Type: Onsite Security Clearance: DoD Secret. U.S. citizenship required; security clearance must be obtained and maintained. Overview Effector Guidance Electronics designs RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This role focuses on designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments. What You Will Do Design and develop transmitters, receivers, or exciters Design circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals Work in a lab to accomplish component characterization, module verification, and integration Test and handle sensitive RF hardware, schematic capture, and RF routing Partner with interdisciplinary teams (power, digital, mechanical, etc.) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in STEM and minimum five years of relevant experience Experience in RF design and fabrication, RF test and troubleshooting, and RF simulation Proficiency with Mentor DX Designer, HFSS, SystemVue/Genesys, ADS or equivalents Technical oversight responsibilities for less‑senior engineers Experience across domains on complex projects Team lead experience on technical projects, including cost and schedule, EVMS or CAM experience Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight Technical background in cascade analysis, frequency planning, filter design and fabrication, CCA design and fabrication, RF hybrid technology, high‑speed data converter test/characterization, high‑power RF design or test, and scripting (Matlab or Python) Front‑line leadership desirable Benefits Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD. Eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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. Incentive compensation programs may apply depending on position. EEO Statement 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 for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr