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Principal RF Design Engineer (ONSITE)


Company : RTX Corporation


Location : Fort Wayne, IN


Created : 2025-12-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Date Posted: 2025-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: MD102: Guardian Gateway - Aberdeen Pr 6260 Guardian Gateway, Aberdeen ProvingGround, MD, 21005 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.u200bU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a highly motivated Principal RF Design Engineer to work on Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) products for defense applications. The Electrical Engineering department at Aberdeen, MD Proving Grounds supports the Precision Navigation product line. The department designs and tests all types of RF/analog electronic hardware receivers, power amplifiers, synthesizers, power supplies, as well as the subsystems that integrate these components with antennas, RF feeds, and mechanical assemblies. The designs satisfy rigorous requirements of government programs. The department also performs trade studies and product selection for commercially available components. What You Will Do u2022 Design, test, and integrate analog and RF / microwave components and sub-systems from DC to 3GHz: Examples include receivers, solid state power amplifiers, LNAu2019s, filters, RF switches, frequency synthesizers, and frequency sources u2022 Modernize existing designs to eliminate obsolete components and improve performance u2022 Design and develop RF circuits and modules using strip line and micro strip circuits, as well as development of analog and power control circuitry Qualifications You Must Have u2022 Experience in RF circuit design u2022 Experience with RF CAD tools such as Agilent ADS, Genesis, Microwave Office, SPICE u2022 Experience in RF subsystems and a working understanding of architecture, design, and integration processes u2022 Understand systems level issues associated with RF design such as noise figure, IP3, ect. u2022 Expert proficiency with common RF test equipment such as; Network and spectrum analyzers, signal and pulse generators, and oscilloscopes u2022 Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience u2022 Ability to support up to 10% travel Qualifications We Prefer u2022 Masteru2019s degree in Electrical Engineering, concentration in RF u2022 Experience in solid state RF power amplifier design u2022 Experience with LabView u2022 Experience with Digital Design What We Offer u2022 Medical, dental, and vision insurance u2022 Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees u2022 Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option u2022 Tuition reimbursement program u2022 Student Loan Repayment Program u2022 Life insurance and disability coverage u2022 Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection u2022 Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits u2022 Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning u2022 Adoption Assistance u2022 Autism Benefit u2022 Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions u2022 Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program u2022 Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits u2022 Bright Horizons, child and elder care services u2022 Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program u2022 And more Learn More & Apply Now Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions u2014 whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, youu2019ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form u2013 with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team thatu2019s redefining aerospace, every day. Employee Referral Eligible _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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 candidateu2019s 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 companyu2019s 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 Veteransu2019 Readjustment Assistance Act._ Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link ( to read the Policy and TermsRaytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.