Senior Antenna and Supplier Engineer

Company: RTX
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-02-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security 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. The Effector RF Design team is seeking an experienced Senior Antenna and Supplier Engineer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge antenna technology in support of our mission to deliver innovative defense solutions. As the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for antenna products, you will oversee and participate in the design, development, and performance tracking of antenna hardware. You will act as the primary liaison to suppliers and coordinate activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery. Your work will involve defining, analyzing, and validating product requirements while contributing to the advancement of our antenna design capabilities. This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, AZ, and will require occasional travel to supplier facilities. What You Will Do: Coordinate the development and detailed design of antenna hardware, requirements, and technical data packages. Collaborate with suppliers for antenna design, manufacturing, and testing. Analyze simulation and test data to verify antenna performance against requirements. Work closely with interdisciplinary engineering teams, including thermal, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering groups. Contribute to the creation of supplier Statement of Work (SOW) documents. Partner with Raytheon’s supply chain team to execute antenna supplier purchase orders. Travel to supplier facilities to conduct design and qualification reviews. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience to include any combination of the following: Experience guiding antenna designs through concept trades/studies, preliminary design, final design, and supplier qualification. Experience with antenna simulation and modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, or FEKO. Experience conducting antenna measurements using near or far field measurement systems. Experience providing oversight of antenna suppliers, including qualifications reviews. Qualifications We Prefer: Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering Experience designing seeker, datalink, flight termination, GPS and telemetry antenna systems Strong experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers. Strong experience designing, testing, and verifying performance of conformal antenna designs Data processing and analysis of antenna gain data collections Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive technical execution plans Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction Demonstrated ability to put forth and drive technical execution plans Experience presenting to Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), Manufacturing Review Board (MRB), etc. Proficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other scientific programming languages Proficiency with high performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURM 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: 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. 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