RF System Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-05-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job summary: 

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering & Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking Systems Engineers to support the integration, test, and verification of advanced airborne sensor systems. Based in North Texas, this team brings together hardware and software, develops test plans and procedures, debugs system functions and interfaces, and verifies system requirements leading up to final customer sell‑off.

In this role, you will work across the full system lifecycle, gaining exposure to radar mode requirements, engineering test, integration and flight test, production, deployment, and post deployment support. You will contribute to lab and field activities, analyze performance data, help resolve system issues, and ensure systems operate as designed.

This position offers hands‑on involvement with complex sensor systems, close collaboration across disciplines, and opportunities to apply Digital Engineering practices including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development. You will work alongside teams of engineers driving successful integration and test efforts for high impact airborne missions.   This position is an onsite role in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do: 

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to develop test procedures and troubleshoot system level issues for RF and EW systems.
• Perform calibration and operation of phased array antennas within a laboratory test‑range environment.
• Support testing, validation, and integration activities for phased array antenna systems, RF sensor, and EW systems.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis to evaluate ES/EA system performance and inform design decisions.
• Contribute to system requirements development, interface definitions, and architecture documentation.
• Assist in planning and executing laboratory and field test events, including data collection and post‑test analysis.
• Generate technical reports, test documentation, and analysis summaries to support program milestones and design reviews.
• Provide system engineering support for requirements verification and test procedure development
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to develop test procedures and troubleshoot issues using MATLAB analysis tools
• Support the testing, validation, and integration of phased array antenna systems
• Test event support activity may require travel which is not expected to exceed 20%.  

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience with Electronic Warfare and RF engineering experience
• Diagnose and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues.
• Modeling and simulation for Electronic Warfare (EW) or radar systems.
• Experience with calibrating, operating, and supporting the integration of phased‑array or RF sensor systems.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance with investigation within five years.

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• Model Based Systems Engineering (Cameo Enterprise Architecture (SysML specifically), digital thread concepts, digital engineering, MBSE with DevSecOps).
• Antenna design and calibration experience
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues.
• Experience with modeling and simulation of EW or radar systems.
• MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS, DNG, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

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. 
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position  

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

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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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