Principal Hardware Design & Test Engineer

Position Details

Date Posted: 2026-01-19
Country: United States of America
Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Salary Range: $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD

Security Clearance 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

About Raytheon

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 & Processing Architecture (REPA) 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.

About the Role

This position is for a multi-disciplined Principal Hardware Design & Test Engineer. Principal 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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
• Lead small project or processes improvements within area of responsibility
• Lead circuit card and subassembly design updates to resolve obsolescence and producibility issues

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years' of prior work experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 5 years' of prior work experience
• Experience with Microwave / RF system, subsystem and/or component analysis, design and test
• Experience leading 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 leading and growing a multi-discipline engineering team
• 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.

Benefits: 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
• 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.

Incentive Compensation: 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.

Additional Information

Work Arrangement: Onsite. Employees working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

Application Timeline: 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.

Interview Process: 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.

Territory Note: 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.

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.