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Senior Principal RF Antenna and Radome Design Engineer

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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Date Posted:2026-06-15Country: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 secure world.The Effector RF Design Antenna & Radome team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping antenna, radome, and antenna measurement system technology 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, and define and refine requirements to validate hardware 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 Do:Development and detailed design of antenna or radome hardware and requirementsWork with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.Work with antenna or radome manufacturing suppliersAnalyze simulation and test data to verify performance to requirements Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a Bachelor's 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 8 years of experience to include any combination of the following:Experience leading antenna or radome designs through concept trades/studies, preliminary design, final design, and qualification.Experience with antenna or radome simulation and modeling with tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP.Experience with antenna, radome, or sensor measurements within near or far field systemsAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. Qualifications We Prefer:Master of Science (MS) or PhD in Electrical EngineeringStrong experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers.Strong experience designing and delivering conformal antenna designsExcellent communication skills; both verbal and writtenAbility to manage multiple priorities and drive multiple technical execution plansStrong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interactionDemonstrated ability to put forth and drive technical execution plansKnowledgeable of management processes, such as IPDS, EVMS, etc.Experience presenting to Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), Manufacturing Review Board (MRB), etc.Knowledge of near-field-to-far-field processing algorithmsFamiliarity with complex threat environments and battlefieldsExperience designing seeker, datalink, flight termination, GPS and telemetry antenna systemsExperience designing complex multi-layer radomesBackground as a Cost Account Manager or Integrated Produ

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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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