RF Design for Production Support

Date Posted:

2026-11-05

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.

Effector RF Design Department is responsible for developing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This includes design, test, and supplier oversight activities that span preliminary design to integration. Products we develop support radar applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. Critical to this role is designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments.

The RF CCA Design for Production Support is responsible for RF CCA Failure Investigation and implementation of design improvements for Up-Down-Converter. This role will work with multi-disciplinary team, mechanical, software, electrical, and manufacturing engineering. This role will investigate production failures and provide technical justification for hardware design and test changes to improve product performance, reliability, and factory yield for production throughput and First Pass Yield (FPY) for circuit card assemblies (CCAs), metal frames, covers, and next-higher-level assembly hardware. The RF CCA Design for Production Support will partner closely with Operation, Test, Hardware Engineering, and Suppliers to resolve production failures and producibility improvements. This role will support RF CCA Design in Design Verification Testing (DVT) of new production spin hardware when received from the supplier.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Participate in daily engineering support for Failure Investigation and yield improvement activities for RF CCAs.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution activities across RF CCAs, mechanical hardware, Pilot Line Facility (PLF) benches, and supplier benches as issues arise.
• Partner with Operations to remove blockers in Work in Process (WIP), accelerate aged units, and maintain alignment with delivery commitments.
• Perform root-cause investigations for recurring failures or production escapes and implement corrective actions in coordination with responsible engineering teams.
• Maintain thorough documentation of engineering actions, findings, and corrective measures in accordance with Raytheon process discipline.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cycle time, improve FPY, and enhance manufacturing robustness across the Slice.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience to include any of the combination of the following:
  • Production support, hardware troubleshooting, test support, or integration of RF CCAs and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Familiarity with test stations, calibration requirements, and production test processes.
  • Strong ability to interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.

Qualifications We Value:

• Advanced degree in STEM field
• Team Collaboration:

• • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to collaborate with other engineers, project managers, finance, supply chain, and other team leads.
  • Effective communication skills for coordinating across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Strong academic foundation in one or more of the following:

• • Circuit Design (RF, Analog, and/or Digital)
  • RF/Microwave Engineering

• Production Experience

• • Experience leading daily engineering support for production lines or Slices.
  • Understanding of FPY improvement methods, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) practices, and data driven issue trending.
  • Familiarity with Raytheon failure review processes, variance documentation, material review boards, and production health reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical enclosure assemblies, RF CCA installation, and system-level integration.

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!

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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