Senior Principal Antenna/Radome Systems Manager

Date Posted:

2025-11-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 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: 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 Design department at Raytheon is seeking an innovative Senior Principal RF Engineer to lead radome/antenna and RF sensor test system development for advanced programs and hypersonic missile contracts. This role includes designing and qualifying radomes, implementing RF measurement systems, and managing upgrades to support development and production. You will also oversee a team of 15-20 engineers, acting as the hiring manager and providing functional leadership.

This position is onsite, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate engineering activities to perform complex trade studies and create innovative radome and antenna designs for extreme environments.
• Provide technical expertise for antenna and radome design, analysis, testing, and integration, ensuring alignment with program requirements.
• Oversee radome and RF sensor measurement system design, validation, and verification processes.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for failure investigations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to procure and demonstrate advanced antenna and radome capabilities.
• Represent programs at supplier reviews, customer meetings, and technical engagements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Act as hiring manager by reviewing resumes, conducting preliminary interviews, and supporting the hiring process.
• Manage and develop team members, ensuring compliance with company policies and supporting department-level initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, OR and advanced degree in a related field and 8 years of engineering experience in two or more of the following:
  • Antenna and/or radome design for airborne applications
  • Experience in RF sensor measurement chamber design, implementation oversight, and/or troubleshooting.
  • Experience leading teams of 15+ people
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced design experience with RF-specific products, including antennas, missile bodies, radomes, and/or RF sensor test chambers.
• Master of Science (MS) in STEM related field
• Experience serving in technical leadership roles such as Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), Control Account Manager (CAM), and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL).
• Proven expertise in supplier management for build-to-print or build-to-specification RF products and test solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering presentations to leadership and customers.
• Strong understanding of failure investigation processes, including root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
• Experience designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with hypersonic environments and associated design challenges.

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 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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