Senior Radio Frequency Automated Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status 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
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.
Are you ready to be a key player in shaping cutting-edge electronic warfare systems? As a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Automation Test Engineer (ATE) at Raytheon’s Airborne Multi-Mission Electronics Center in sunny Goleta, CA, you’ll have the opportunity to design, develop, and validate advanced testing solutions for our state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) products.
What You Will Do- Work from concept to production testing, directly influencing the success of critical defense systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop automated test systems, create validation and test plans, and mentor production teams.
- Occasional travel (10-20%) to other Raytheon facilities and supplier sites will give you a broader perspective on our mission and impact.
- Enhance your expertise in Radio Frequency (RF) testing, advanced automation, and system validation, all while working with industry-leading tools like NI LabVIEW and Python.
- Gain invaluable experience in automated test engineer (ATE) test station design, Radio Frequency (RF) characterization, and debugging complex systems.
- Grow as an innovator, problem-solver, and mentor in a fast-paced, impactful environment.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience.
- Experience in electronic testing of Radio Frequency (RF) based systems, including the use of power supplies, signal/waveform generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
- Experience in converting design requirements into validation and test procedures.
- Experience in designing test automation stands with automated equipment control.
- Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) components and specifications.
- Interpersonal skills and excellent written/verbal communication in English.
- Proficiency in NI LabVIEW and/or Python programming.
- Experience with FPGA-based system programming and testing.
- Familiarity with PCB design and layout tools like XPedition or Altium.
- Experience in PCB signal integrity analysis using Hyperlynx or LTSPICE.
- Familiarity in using MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and analysis.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety.
Relocation assistance available.
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Welcome to Raytheon in Goleta, CA.
Clearance Information:
This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm
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