Job Description

Job Description

Date Posted:

2025-10-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 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 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 Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Principal Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of advanced high-temperature radomes designed to perform in some of the most complex and extreme environments in the industry.

The selected applicant will be responsible for the end-to-end development of radomes for advanced technology programs, including design, analysis, materials selection, testing, and manufacturing process development in collaboration with suppliers. This position also involves planning and executing tests to evaluate the RF, thermal, and structural performance of radomes for next-generation defense systems.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate engineering activities to perform complex trade studies and develop innovative designs for radomes operating in extreme environments.
• Provide technical expertise for the design, analysis, and integration of radome products, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to procure and demonstrate advanced radome capabilities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for failure investigations involving radome components.
• Oversee radome-level design and testing processes, including design reviews, validation, and verification activities.
• Conduct trade studies on material substrates, including validating electrical properties and assessing affordability and manufacturability.
• Plan and execute comprehensive testing to characterize the RF, thermal, and structural performance of radomes.
• Act as the primary technical liaison to material and manufacturing suppliers, as well as test facilities, ensuring clear and effective communication and collaboration.
• Communicate task progress and influence strategic initiatives across teams, programs, and customer leadership.
• Represent the program at supplier reviews, customer meetings, and technical engagements, proposing strategies that address program goals.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and 8 years of engineering experience, including any combination of the following:
  • Designing radomes for complex requirements and environments.
  • Analyzing and testing materials and substrates for radome applications.
  • Developing and executing RF testing of radomes to validate analyses.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers to ensure satisfaction and continued business.
• Extensive knowledge of supplier and industry capabilities related to RF materials and radomes.
• Hands-on experience testing RF structures in chambers and ranges.
• Familiarity with material inspection and scanning techniques such as CT scanning and ultrasound.
• Experience working with an array of suppliers involved in RF structure development and manufacturing (e.g., materials manufacturers, molding and machining shops, high-temperature testing facilities).
• Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to audiences.

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.

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 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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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