Senior Antenna and Radome Engineer

Job ID: 01848408Posted: Posted 30+ Days AgoStart Date: 2026-05-28Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-05-28 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02Position 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 clearance​Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateJob Description: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.The Effector RF Design Antenna & Radome team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping antenna, radome, and antenna measurement system technology within the Company. The selected candidate will also be expected to contribute to multi-disciplined teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks, and work with the Engineering organizations to establish technology roadmaps, enable modernization, and contribute to general innovation. In addition, the candidate will work with government personnel and programs to define and refine requirements for validating hardware compliance.This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.What You Will Do:Development and detailed design of antenna or radome hardware and requirementsWork with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.Work with antenna or radome manufacturing suppliersAnalyze simulation and test data to verify performance to requirementsQualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:Experience leading antenna or radome designs through concept trades/studies, preliminary design, final design, and / or qualification.Experience with antenna or radome simulation and modeling with tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and / or GRASP.Experience with antenna, radome, or sensor measurements within near or far field systemsQualifications We Prefer:Master of Science (MS) in Electrical EngineeringStrong experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers.Strong experience designing and delivering conformal antenna designsExcellent communication skills; both verbal and writtenAbility to manage multiple priorities and drive technical execution plansStrong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interactionDemonstrated ability to put forth and drive technical execution plansExperience presenting to Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), Manufacturing Review Board (MRB), etc.Knowledge of near-field-to-far-field processing algorithmsFamiliarity with complex threat environments and battlefieldsExperience designing seeker, datalink, flight termination, GPS and telemetry antenna systemsExperience designing complex multi-layer radomesBackground as a Cost Account Manager or Integrated Product Team LeadProficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other scientific programming languagesProficiency with high performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURMWhat We OfferOur 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. Learn More & Apply Now!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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 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. 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