Sr. Principal RF/Microwave & Antenna Engineer

Goleta, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 275000 - 275000

Posted on: 12-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01 Goleta CA 93117 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Job Summary:

Raytheons Airborne Multi-mission Electronics Department is seeking a Senior Principal RF/Microwave & Antenna Engineer to work onsite in Goleta CA on Electronic Warfare (EW) electronics product development for defense applications. The role includes design analysis simulation validation test and support of RF/microwave & for Electronic Warfare & Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) products & subsystems and as needed leading project teams in these roles. Occasional travel (10-20%) may be required to other Raytheon facilities and customer sites.

What You Will Do:

Lead a digital team and define the signals between analog and digital interface and make sure the quality of final digital delivery.
Responsible for the teams design and hands-on testing of microwave components cards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities.
Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle efficiently overseeing the schedule and budget and maintaining accountability through Earned Value reporting.
Mentoring junior engineering staff by creating and monitoring project development schedules project budgeting and reporting within an Earned Value Management system.
Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired.
Some travel to integration sites plus customer and subcontractor facilities may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience in with analog design Microwave/RF system subsystem and component analysis design and test.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).

Qualifications We Value:

Expert or mastery level knowledge of RF/microwave and antennas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. MS in Engineering Science Mathematics or Equivalent.
Antenna simulation (HFSS or equivalent) design and test.
Familiarity with industry standard RF/microwave circuit design software and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout
Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle
Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS ADS CST Mentor Graphics Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab
Designing and testing analog CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies) including frequency conversion automatic gain control amplifier design and analog filter design
Experience in electrical interconnects and transmission line design
Understanding of EMI analysis and mitigation techniques
Propensity for learning through self-study and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
Experience in a production environment
Expert experience in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs)
Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering Microwave Systems Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems
Strong hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques including using spectrum analyzers Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs) Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)

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.

The salary range for this role is 137000 USD - 275000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01 Goleta CA 93117 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required p...