Principal RF Sensor Lead Engineer (REA)

About the role

The Effector RF Design department at Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal RF Sensor Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for advanced technology missile programs. The desired candidate will have experience in RF subsystem design, radar development, antenna design, and/or RF seeker integration. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF technology, driving innovation, and shaping the future of advanced missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier development of RF sensors and measurement equipment
• Serve as a liaison between the supplier and program, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule alignment
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews of technical data, proposed design changes, and hardware acceptance
• Identify, document, and communicate risks and mitigations for RF sensor development
• Support lab testing, field test events, and root-cause failure analysis for RF sensors
• Maintain artifacts such as requirements documents, Hardware Utilization Matrix (HUM), and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW)
• Process variances for hardware noncompliance and/or deviations from the Technical Data Package (TDP)
• Travel regularly to the supplier in support of reviews and working meetings (once every one to two months)
• Collaborate regularly with program leadership, functional management, suppliers, and customers
• Build and leverage cross-functional networks to solve complex technical challenges
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the organization

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree 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 of 6 years of relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
• Experience with electrical hardware development (RF components such as antennas or CCAs and subsystems preferred)
• Experience working directly with suppliers or subcontractors to develop complex hardware
• Experience with product or task ownership
• Experience interpreting engineering requirements and verifying hardware compliance

What We Offer

• Opportunity to serve as the technical authority for critical RF sensor hardware supporting advanced missile systems
• Meaningful technical leadership with visibility across RTX programs and engineering organizations
• Collaboration with world-class engineers developing next-generation RF and radar technologies
• Opportunities for continued technical growth, advanced training, mentorship, and career development
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates