Low Observable Design and Analysis

Date Posted: 2026-08-12 | Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite) | U.S. citizenship required for active and transferable Secret security clearance on day 1.

About the Role

At Raytheon, we help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression through cutting-edge Stealth Technology. You will work on all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) weapon systems, contributing to next-generation materials and advanced signature control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform Radar Cross Section (RCS) design, analysis, and testing.
• Work in integrated product teams to incorporate advanced signature control techniques into deliverable products.
• Assess system-level performance.
• Present results of testing, analysis, and design efforts to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience performing RCS measurement/testing, prediction, and/or design.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance (required prior to start date).
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-temperature RCS reduction techniques.
• Experience with Infrared signature analysis and reduction techniques.
• Experience in Laser Cross Section reduction techniques.
• Proficiency with industry-standard computational electromagnetic (CEM) codes such as SENTRi & XPATCH.
• Advanced degree in STEM.
• Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD. The range reflects all experience levels and considers factors such as role, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.