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Principal RF Sensor Design Specialist

Date Posted: Jul 31, 2026
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    Location Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Oct 29, 2026

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Overview

Date Posted:2026-05-28Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-AZ-TUCSON-M E Hermans Rd BLDG M02Position 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: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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 world. The Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping the design and implementation of antenna, radome, and / or sensor ranges within the company. The selected candidate will also be expected to lead teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks, and work with the Engineering organization to establish technology roadmaps, enable modernization, and contribute to general innovation. In addition, the candidate will work with government personnel and programs, to define and refine requirements to validate range and chamber compliance. The candidate will be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to other employees across the business within the candidate's areas of expertise.This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.What You Will DoDevelop antenna, radome, advanced sensor systems, and/or RCS ranges/chambersWork with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to define, analyze, simulate, implement, and evaluate requirements for ranges and/or chambers, including relevant test equipmentWork with chamber/range equipment and service suppliersOversee implementation of new ranges/chambers Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:Experience with testing of antennas or radomes in a chamber or test rangeOperation of an antenna, radome, and / or RCS chamber / rangeExperience with antenna and / or sensor measurement theory and range operation Qualifications We PreferMaster of Science (MS) or PhD in electrical engineeringSignificant experience simulating and/or estimating the effects of propagation, reflections, and scattering on an antenna under test (AUT) in an anechoic chamberMeasurement of hardware for RCSSignificant experience specifying, building, and validating antenna, radome, and/or RCS ranges/chambersProficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other high level scientific programming languagesProficiency with high performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURMProficiency with modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and GRASPExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple sourcesStrong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interactionDemonstrated ability to put forth and drive technical execution plansKnowledgeable of management processes, such as Earned ValueExperience presenting in technical reviewsUnderstanding of near-field-to-far-field processing algorithmsExperience designing and testing datalink, flight termination, telemetry, and/or GPS antenna systemsExperience being a Cost Account Manager or Integrated Product Team LeadWhat We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and per

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Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Raytheon is a major American defense contractor and industrial corporation specializing in defense and aerospace systems. The company is dedicated to providing advanced technologies and services that enhance the safety and security of nations and the... Read More

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