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# Senior Antenna Design Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Network Analysis, MATLAB, Verification and Validation (Software), Hfss, Ansys
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ac90606f762236ba

## About the Role

Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 5 years' prior relevant experience, to include any combination of the following:

 * Experience in passive circuit design and / or EM modeling
 * Experience performing structured design processes, root-cause problem solving, and successful on-time / on-schedule task execution
 * Experience with test equipment including Antenna Ranges, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and / or Power Meters, etc

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Experience with Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Matlab, and AutoCAD
 * Capable of providing input or guidance to lower-level engineers
 * Ability to manage conflicting or non-existent requirements in a rapidly changing environment
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills

## Description

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

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.

The Airborne Antenna Design department headquartered in McKinney, Texas is responsible for full-scope Independent Design, Verification & Validation (IV&V) solutions for antenna products, including architecture trades, design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of antenna systems and associated integrated system verification solutions.

This is an onsite role, located in Mckinney, Texas.

What You Will Do:

 * Responsible for the design, development, and deployment of Radio Frequency (RF) passive circuits (radiators, RF manifolds, RF transitions, etc.) and electromagnetic (EM) modeling.
 * Implement best practice standards with regard to the planning, coordination, and execution of RF passive circuit design and EM modeling with sound engineering process discipline and leadership.
 * Follow established procedures and instructions while working closely with program and functional leadership to ensure that overall design objectives are met.
 * Responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
 * Travel may be periodically required


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