Full Time Raytheon 2026 - RF Design Engineer II

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 | Location: McKinney, TX | Onsite role | U.S. citizenship required

About the role

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a talented RF Design Engineer to join our renowned RF design team in McKinney, TX. As an RF Design Engineer II, you will contribute to product development for radar and datalink applications on a tactical missile program. You will work alongside senior engineers in the analysis, design, fabrication, testing, and integration of RF Circuit Card Assemblies, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions that meet program goals and timelines.

Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. Ability to obtain interim clearance and special program access after start is also required.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and engineering review documentation for advanced RF or mixed-signal circuit designs for circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
• Work in a lab environment to perform component characterization as well as CCA verification and integration.
• Conduct comprehensive RF CCA/module checkout in accordance with the developed test plan and validate performance against the requirements matrix.
• Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Electronics, electromagnetics, analog, or RF design coursework.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret) required prior to start date.
• Ability to obtain interim U.S. government-issued security clearance and special program access after start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid background and practical understanding of RF electronics design considerations (including experience or relevant coursework).
• Experience in simulation, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of RF products.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Experience with any combination of the following tools:
  • Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool or equivalent
  • SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent
  • Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent
  • High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent
  • Signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer
• Knowledge of writing Python scripts to automate test equipment control.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status)