Raytheon Full Time 2026 - RF Design Engineer II

Overview Date Posted: 2026-05-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.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 clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date As part of Raytheon’s mission, the Effector RF Design Department seeks current college students for an RF Design position to work with a variety of programs as a contributor to detailed design, simulation, product development, and initial product testing. The successful candidate will have educational experience and professional interest in designing RF and microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This role includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration. Products support radar and datalink applications on tactical missile programs. The role requires designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments. All candidates will work within a larger team at Raytheon. Candidates perform meaningful engineering tasks and gain access to career development opportunities, technical mentors, and the ability to shadow experienced professionals. This position is in Tucson, AZ and is an on-site role. What You Will Do Supporting design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters. Experience designing and optimizing RF circuits – either chains of components (receiver, exciter, etc.) or individual parts (filters, limiters, couplers, etc.). Working in a lab to accomplish component characterization as well as module verification and integration of sensitive RF hardware. Supporting design of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals. Schematic capture and detailed design. Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews, peer reviews, briefings to internal leadership and external customers for all phases of development tasks. Qualifications You Must Have Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major. Electronics, electromagnetics, analog, or RF design coursework. Qualifications We Prefer ABET is the preferred accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired. Solid background and practical understanding of RF electronics design considerations. Experience with tools such as Mentor Xpedition xDX Designer, System Vision, MATLAB, MathCad, CST, Microwave Design Studio, HFSS, and ADS. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! 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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume. 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: As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, experience, location, education, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. 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 posted, but may shorten or extend the window based on business needs. 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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws. 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