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Date Posted:2026-06-04Country: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 date 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. Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration. Products we develop support radar and datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. Critical to this role is designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments.This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.What You Will DoDesign and development of transmitters, receivers or excitersDesign of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signalsWork in a lab to accomplish component characterization as well as module verification and integrationTest and handle sensitive RF HardwareSchematic capture and RF routingPartner with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, etc.Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:Experience with RF design and fabricationExperience with RF testing and troubleshootingExperience with the simulation of RF productsExperience with any of the following tools:Mentor DX Designer or equivalentHigh Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalentSystemVue/Genesys or equivalentAdvanced Design System (ADS) or equivalentQualifications We PreferMentorship or apprenticeship experience Technical oversight responsibilities for less-senior engineersWorking across domains on complex projectsArchitecting and requirements definition for complex RF productsTeam leadership experience on technical projects including experience w/ cost and scheduleEVMS or CAM experienceAbility to prepare documentation with minimal oversightBackground in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints. Includes yield and margin analysisTechnical background in the following areas:Cascade analysis and/or frequency planningFilter design and fabricationCircuit card assembly design and fabricationTesting or designing RF hybrid (chip and wire) technologiesHigh speed data converter test/characterizationHigh power RF design or test experienceScripting experience (Matlab or Python)Some front line leadership desirableWhat We OfferOur 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!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 intervi