Job Description

Job Description

Date Posted:

2025-10-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Products team at Raytheon is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to state-of-the-art sensor and radome measurement system technology and play a key role in driving innovation in defense solutions.

In this position, you will focus on shaping and advancing sensor and radome measurement system capabilities. Your expertise will be integral to the design, development, and validation of high-performance systems that meet stringent requirements.

This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Design and develop sensor and radome hardware measurement systems.
• Create detailed calibration procedures for automated measurement systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers of sensor and radome measurement systems.
• Analyze sensor test data to verify system performance against requirements.
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams, including thermal, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or 6 years with a related advanced degree, with any combination of the following:
  • Experience with sensor integration trades/studies, preliminary design, final design, and / or validation.
  • Experience with sensor measurements using near-field systems.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in electrical engineering.
• Specialized knowledge of spherical near-field measurement systems.
• Experience integrating spherical near-field measurement systems with sensor hardware through detailed validation processes.
• Proficiency in near-field to far-field processing algorithms.
• Strong understanding of radar principles.
• Experience analyzing and presenting technical data to stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating in a team environment.
• Experience participating in or presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), or Manufacturing Review Board (MRB).
• Knowledge of designing complex multi-layer radomes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers like SLURM.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: 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:

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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