Principal RF Mechanical Engineer

About the Team

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.

About the Role

As a Principal RF Mechanical Engineer, you will provide innovative design solutions for the packaging of antennas, RF Circuit Card Assemblies, radomes, and RF test equipment. This role exists to lead multidiscipline teams and provide technical oversight that enables modernization and general innovation within the Engineering organization.

You will work closely with customer personnel and program leadership to define and refine requirements, ensuring hardware compliance. Beyond technical design, you will serve as a mentor, providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the business within your areas of expertise. You will be expected to lead trade studies for complex problems, convey the highest quality work, and influence strategic plans across multiple teams and programs.

Hiring Process & Application

This position is located onsite in Huntsville, AL. 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.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active and existing DoD Secret security clearance. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though business necessity may require adjustments to this timeline.

Equal Opportunity

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.