Job Details

Location: US‑TX‑MCKINNEY‑513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG
Date Posted: 2026‑02‑27
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizenship Requirement: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon's RF & Microelectronics Center is responsible for full‑scope Independent Design, Verification & Validation (IV&V) solutions for microwave products, including architecture trades, design, layout, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of antenna systems and associated integrated system verification solutions. Within the RF & Microelectronics Center, the Airborne Antenna Design Department is a team of engineers responsible for electrical design and development of RF products within Raytheon. Our charter is to provide expertise in sub‑systems engineering, RF and radome design, digital apertures, antenna ranges and module test.

Join our Airborne Antenna Design Department as an RF Design Engineer II and be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology with the opportunity to make a significant impact. This role offers not only recognition but also a clear path for growth and development within our organization. If you're passionate about shaping the future of aerospace and defense, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment!

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and sustain state‑of‑the‑art Transmit/Receive (T/R) microwave products (modules, TRIMMs, planar arrays, etc).
• Implement best practice standards with regard to the planning, coordination, and implementation of microwave design and test with sound engineering process discipline and leadership.
• Interface with factory, program, and customer personnel to implement design improvements.
• Support factory troubleshooting, analyze product defect trends, and implement process/product improvements in alignment with factory and program production needs.
• This 1st shift role will be 100% on‑site and based in McKinney, TX.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with transmit/receive functions covering large frequency range (MHz thru Ka‑band).
• Experience with data analysis using MATLAB.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• MS in Electrical Engineering is a PLUS.
• RF/Microwave Design Verification Test (DVT) experience with network/spectrum analyzers and/or antenna measurement systems.
• Experience using Keysight ADS and Mentor Graphics Xpedition design software.
• Experience with PWB and CCA processes for hybrid designs incorporating digital, power, and RF circuitry.
• Experience with engineering RF requirements development and verification.
• Experience interfacing with technical engineers production personnel and presenting to upper‑level management.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Clearance Information: 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:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD – 165,200 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 programmes depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programmes 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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