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Raytheon · 2 days ago

2026 Fulltime - RF/Microwave Engineer I - Onsite

Goleta, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$63K/yr - $120K/yr

0+ years exp

Raytheon is a leading company focused on defense solutions and advanced engineering expertise. They are seeking an RF/Microwave Engineer I to contribute to the development of Electronic Warfare electronics, involving design, analysis, simulation, and testing of RF/microwave products. The role requires participation in a multidisciplinary team and may involve occasional travel to various sites.

Intellectual PropertyInternetWeb Hosting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in an analog/digital team to help define the signals between analog and digital interfaces

Assist the team in design and hands-on testing of microwave components, circuit boards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities

Be a part of a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle

Receive Mentoring from experienced engineering staff who will guide you in your engineering tasks

Participate on a multi-disciplinary team to meet project goals

Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required

Qualification

RF/microwave experienceElectrical EngineeringMicrowave testing techniquesCircuit design softwarePCB layoutTechnical supportTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships)

Experience with design, development, and production of electrical equipment and/or hardware

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

DoD Clearance: Secret

Preferred

Major: Electrical Engineering or Physics

Experience with RF/microwave and antennas including experience typically acquired through attainment of a university degree or possession of an amateur radio license

Previous internship experience in the RF/microwave discipline

Hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)

Familiarity with industry standard RF/microwave circuit design software and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout