Principal Antenna/RF Front End Design Engineer

RTX

. Implement RF systems with scientists in support of cutting-edge research .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF systems design and implementation, including antenna system design, modeling, and prototyping. Proficient in conducting system analysis, documentation, and presenting findings to government customers while supporting proposals and managing project estimates.

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RF Systems DesignAntenna System DesignSystem Design and AnalysisProposal SupportGovernment Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

RF Front-End DesignLNAPower AmplifierGain ControlFiltersRF DistributionCascade AnalysisLink BudgetsControl InterfacesVerification Testing

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Custom HardwareCommercial Off-The-Shelf Components

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathematicsResearch and DevelopmentCost EstimatesBill of MaterialsTechnical DescriptionsSchedulesLabor Estimates

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SwitchingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement RF systems with scientists in support of cutting-edge research
Design and build RF systems spanning the digital domain to air, including antennas, matching networks, feedlines, filters, low noise/power amplifiers, signal distribution and switching
Develop solutions across HF to millimeter-wave frequencies and milliwatt to megawatt power levels
Design custom hardware or use commercial off-the-shelf components
Perform antenna system design, modeling, prototyping and deployment
Conduct system design, cascade analysis, link budgets and control-interface development
Document designs and scientific findings and present to government customers
Build RF systems and antennas, conduct verification testing, and field hardware
Support proposals through cost estimates, BOMs, technical descriptions, schedules and labor estimates
Collaborate with research scientists, team leads and government customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with antenna system design, modeling, prototyping and deployment
Experience with RF front-end design; LNA, PA, gain control, filters, RF distribution
Experience with system design, cascade analysis, link budgets, control interfaces
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Active and existing DoD TS/SCI security clearance required after day 1
Experience applying advanced methods, theories, and R&D techniques to solve difficult problems
Ability to tackle research challenges proactively with minimal supervision and periodic check-ins with team leads
Experience documenting designs and scientific findings and presenting to government customers
Hands-on experience building RF systems and antennas, verification testing and fielding hardware
Proposal support experience, including cost estimates, BOMs, technical descriptions, schedules and labor estimates
Position may require some overnight travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available