Principal Antenna Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on the design, modeling, and verification of advanced Low Observable antennas, conformal apertures, and ultra-wideband phased arrays
• Lead design teams through architecture trades, detailed EM analysis, and the integration of antenna, RCS, structural, and thermal requirements
• Use full-wave computational EM tools such as HFSS, CST, or FEKO to model antenna performance and RCS signatures
• Develop and refine antenna design concepts considering gain, bandwidth, scan performance, and signature objectives
• Collaborate with systems engineering to define RF and RCS requirements and support architecture-level trade studies
• Work hands-on with operations and test personnel to fabricate prototypes, debug hardware, and support manufacturing
• Mentor peers and early-career engineers in advanced EM modeling, LO techniques, and prototyping

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant RF engineering experience
• Expertise in Radar Cross Section (RCS) modeling, prediction, or reduction
• Proficiency with EM modeling tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, or equivalent
• Experience with the design, fabrication, and test of conformal antennas or phased array apertures
• Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required on day one

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in electromagnetics or antennas
• Experience leading technical proposal efforts or contract R&D programs
• Familiarity with structural, thermal, or materials relevant to LO apertures
• Proven ability to present complex technical data to leadership and customers

About the Company

Raytheon is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. Our Airborne Antennas, Radome & Apertures team is recognized as one of the most capable antenna and low observable engineering groups in the United States, tackling the world's toughest RF and aperture challenges.