Senior Principal RF Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-11-11

Country :

United States of America

Location :

CO102 : 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 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 : TS / SCI

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 Apertures and RF Team at Raytheon is looking for a Sr. Principal Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineering to be a member of a technical team for adaptable and multidiscipline hardware team responsible for analysis, trade studies, design reviews, design, design, testing, fielding / hardware refresh, integration and operational support.

The candidate will be responsible for analysis, trade studies, design reviews, design, testing, fielding, integration and operations throughout the life cycle from initial concept definition through detailed design, development, qualification testing and into fielding and customer support. The team member will support engineering efforts as an individual contributor while leading various efforts. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with all aspects of architecture, design, fielding, hardware refresh, integration as well as engineering background with technical experience in radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems, antenna system design, functionality, and operation.

This position is an onsite role, located in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do :

Perform trade studies and design reviews

Briefings to Program and customer Management

Design of Satellite ground terminal hardware specifications and architecture

Travel up to 20% will be required.

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 to include any combination of the following :

Experience with RF communications

Experience with RF hardware processes and / or installation of hardware.

Experience with RF system integration

Experience with test and verification methodologies associated with ground station antenna and antenna electronics.

Experience with RF system integration and formal test and verification methodologies associated with ground station antenna and antenna electronics.

Experience with Satellite Ground Station architecture and design

Experience with requirements and specifications for ground station antenna to include systems performance measurements (G / T, EIRP, etc), and general maintenance activities

Active and transferable TS / SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Understanding of reflector system design, antenna feed design, solid state amplifiers performance parameters, high power tube amplifiers technology and associated key performance parameters.

Ability to translate mission needs into technical capability requirements.

Experience with performing trade studies; recommending solutions; and, identifying potential vendors

Experience with reference timing signals and distribution design

Computer networking, basic cyber security / INFOSEC, Security + certification or equivalent desirable

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.

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.

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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 :

https : / / www.state.gov / m / ds / clearances / c10978.htm

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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