Senior RF/Microwave Antenna Engineer

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. 

We are seeking a Senior RF/Microwave Antenna Engineer within our Airborne Radar Electronics Hardware Engineering organization.

This is an on‑site position located in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do:

• The RF/Microwave Antenna Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced circulators, radiators, filters, and other passive RF/microwave components. Key responsibilities include performing design analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing of circulators, radiators, Transmit/Receive (T/R) Modules, and RF/microwave subassemblies used in phased array antenna systems, including Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs).
• This position requires strong experience in microwave measurement and verification techniques, as well as proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools and microwave test equipment. The Senior RF/Microwave Antenna Engineer should have demonstrated design experience with both printed circuit board materials and ceramic substrate technologies.
• The role also requires the ability to deliver clear, technically sound presentations to peers, program leadership, and customers, in addition to supporting program management in new business development activities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• A minimum of (5) years of experience simulating, testing, integrating, verifying, and/or validating RF/Microwave, T/R module, or antenna products
• Design experience with (1) or more of the following: phased array antennas/AESAs, modules, radiators, beam formers, power splitters, feed networks, couplers, filters, circulators, and RF assemblies
• Experience with Keysight ADS or MATLAB Simulink
• Experience with RF modeling tools such as CST or Ansys HFSS
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within one year of start date

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