RF Test Engineer

**Date Posted:** 2025-07-28 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** AZ850: RMS AP Bldg 850 1151 East Hermans Road Building 850, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 Labs Team** at **Raytheon** is seeking a talented **RF** **Test Engineer** to join our team in **Tucson** , **AZ** . The candidate will be working with a team of engineers performing electrical tests and troubleshooting on subassemblies, assemblies, and systems for conformance to specifications. The selected candidate will also be expected to apply the theory of operation for the unit under test to enable determination of faulty product for design, workmanship, environmental and/or component defects. In addition, the candidate will work on systems validation, test, and analysis, while working through all phases of development and integration within the Effector RF Products Department engineering labs. **What You Will Do** : + Operate an RF test range to perform various data collections for multiple customers. + Integration, test and validation activities, and document findings. + Set up and tear down of hardware and fixturing for the various tests and data collections to be performed. Design and propose upgrades to the test fixturing and test equipment in the area. + Create input files for the test equipment using MATLAB scripts and GUIs. Use MATLAB scripts to post-process collected RF data into its final data format to be analyzed and analyze far-field antenna patterns generated from the raw data of the RF test range. + Create and update C/C++ software packages that control, monitor and automate the test equipment in the RF test range. + This **1st shift** position will be **100% onsite** and based in **Tucson** , **AZ** . **Qualifications You Must Have** : + Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior work experience. + Experience in any combination of the following: + Experience in test and measurement of RF products. + Electrical testing within RF chambers. + Experience in reading, understanding, and accurately following prints, schematics, sketches, as well as work from verbal and/or written instructions including test procedures. + Experience with the design, fabrication, or testing of electronic and mechanical sub-systems and CCAs. + Experience in documenting findings encountered during testing and troubleshooting. **Qualifications We Prefer** : + Experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers. + Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple sources. + Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction. + Ability to work on complex problems alone and without daily supervision. + Understanding of and ability to design processing algorithms. + Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, C/C++ and/or other high level scientific programming languages. + Experience with creating executables using C/C++ for control and automation of hardware. **What We Offer** : + Our 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!** + Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. **Onsite** : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. + **Clearance Information** : 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: The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link ( to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.