Electrical Engineer II - RF/Microwave Design (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-10 | Location: Goleta, CA | Onsite role

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after day 1.

About the Role

Join the Vision Systems and Electronic Warfare Department in Goleta, California as an Electrical Engineer II – RF/Microwave Design. This role focuses on Electronic Warfare (EW) and general electronics product development for defense applications within the advanced RF hardware section, a hub for cutting-edge hardware. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, program managers, and supply chain professionals to design and test complex electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electronics of various complexity in a team environment.
• Schedule tasks, provide status updates, and collaborate with cross-discipline teams including electrical, mechanical, and system engineers.
• Work as an individual contributor or within a product development team.
• Occasional business-related travel may be required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM major obtained by start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design tools such as SPICE, schematic/layout software, MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, Hyperlynx, or GeneSys, with a willingness to learn new tools.
• Experience with schematic capture, block diagrams, and parts lists for complex electronics.
• Hands-on experience testing electronic products using bench power supplies, signal/waveform generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, or vector network analyzers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level, business unit performance, and individual performance).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.