Date Posted: 2025-07-18 Country: United States of America Location: MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 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. Raytheon's Receiver, Exciter, and Back-End Processing (REBEP) Department  is the focal point for receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology within Raytheon. The department is responsible for the design, development, integration, and support to production builds, and lifecycle support of Raytheon products. This position is for a multi-disciplined  Senior Hardware Design & Test Engineer. Senior Hardware Design and Test Engineers are total product owners responsible for the design, analysis, and hands-on integration and test of RF components, circuits, and Receiver Exciter subsystems in both a design and production environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. If you are a proactive problem solver with a strong background in design, test, and transition to production we would love to hear from you. What You Will Do Support the technical investigation and resolution of design, build, and test issued identified on Receiver Exciter subsystems, CCAs, and components.

RF/Microwave circuit and sub-system design, modeling, simulation, and verification.

Integration and test at component, CCA, and subsystem levels.

Transition to production and technical support to manufacturing and test engineers.

Support small project or processes improvements within area of responsibility.

Participate in circuit card and subassembly design updates to resolve obsolescence and producibility issues.

This role is  100% on-site  and will be based in Tewksbury , MA or Marlborough, MA . Travel is to be anticipated between multiple sites including Andover , MA and Woburn , MA .

Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 5 years’ of prior work experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 3 years’ of prior work experience.

Experience with Microwave / RF system, subsystem and/or component analysis, design and/or test.

Experience in failure analysis / Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; Preferably with supplier and factory issues.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer Experience with testing and troubleshooting RF and Microwave component/subsystem such as up-converters, down converters, power amplifiers, waveform generators, RF modulators, and limiters.

Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, which includes yield and margin analysis.

Technical writing and formal presentation experience.

Experience working in both engineering design and production environments

Experience with any of the following tools: Mentor Graphics Designer, PSPICE, System Vision, MATLAB, Mathcad, IDL, Computer Simulation Technologies (CST), Microwave Design Studio, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) and Advanced Design System (ADS).

Technical background in any of the following areas: Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning

Filter design and fabrication

Circuit card assembly and fabrication

High speed data converter test / characterization

Low Noise RF source design and test experience

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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