Principal Antenna Test Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) organization is seeking a Principal Antenna Test Engineer to support the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) production Integration and Test Team (ITT) IPT.  

As an Antenna Test Engineer you’re responsible for all technical aspects of the AAS System-level antenna test regimen at the Forest, MS. Manufacturing site. You’ll use metrics and data analysis tools to track production system trends for key performance parameters and identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken and ensure that the product is meeting company’s commitments and achieving customer satisfaction.

Your overall responsibilities include managing the antenna test execution process, data reduction techniques and tools, test configuration management, antenna range certification and integrity, near-field scanner operation. 

In this role, you will work with engineering to evaluate and incorporate new antenna modes, new algorithms, and/or new data analysis techniques for enhanced antenna performance or testing methods. You’ll also work closely with the ITT Program Manager, Production Chief Engineer and other AAS entities to ensure flawless technical execution.  Additional partnerships will include the Customer and internal functional organizations; such as engineering, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, and administrative functions to develop a holistic approach to achieve the required performance.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Accountability for AAS system-level antenna testing
• Adherence to antenna performance specifications
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) setup and execution for AAS antenna testing
  Antenna test optimization and continuous improvement champion
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for System Integration and System Assembly antenna test hardware, software, and tools
• Configuration Control of antenna test hardware, software, tools, and procedures
• RF chamber shield integrity and antenna range assessments
• Near Field Scanner operation and maintenance
• Performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for antenna test failures
• Providing reports and status as required to program management, engineering, and the Customer
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers in antenna theory and testing techniques. 

Ability to travel up to 20% to RTX, vendor and/or customer sites

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience. 
• Experience with radar systems testing
• Experience employing and executing the RCCA process to correct technical issues
• Leadership experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated concise communication skills, written and verbal
• Proactive mentality to aggressively engage on issues and expedite resolution
• Technical experience in Electrical, RF, or other related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with radar systems testing
• Experience with NIST 18-Term antenna range assessment criteria and evaluation
• Experience with Manufacturing Requirements, Planning, CMES, and PRISM
• High level of proficiency with MS Office and Project tools

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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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• 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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

• 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

• This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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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 96,800 USD - 184,000 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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