Antenna and Microwave Cost Proposal Lead at Raytheon summary:
The Antenna and Microwave Cost Proposal Lead is responsible for leading cost estimation activities for AESA radar systems, writing well-researched Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and supporting departmental and RF/Microwave proposals. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in proposal writing, cost bid generation, and compliance with government contracting standards. This onsite position involves interfacing with hardware leads and contributing to metrics development to support defense-related projects requiring a security clearance.
Date Posted:
2025-07-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
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 Antenna and Microwave Department has an opportunity for a flexible, multi-disciplined engineer who is seeking to utilize their strong background in Active Electronically Steered Array (AESA) radars with experience leading costing activities. The successful candidate will utilize their strong communication, both verbal and written, and organizational skills to craft strongly researched and well-written engineering bids.
This 1st shift position will be 100% onsite and based in Tewksbury, MA.
What You Will Do
Interface with hardware leads
Write Basis of Estimates (BOEs) based on well thought out reasoning and defending bids to management
Support both electrical and department level proposals at 50%, department level metrics development and support at 25%, and RF/Microwave at 25%
Qualifications You Must Have
Qualifications We Prefer
Familiarity with SBT and EPIC as well as using the PS-07 tool
Being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment
Ability to ‘read between the lines’ to understand what is required by the proposal team
Strong people skills, especially communication
Demonstrated ability to stand ground in the face of conflicting directions and move forward
Experience with array hardware development at the radar system level
Strong academic background that includes courses in: Antennas, Phased Arrays, Microwave Engineering, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems
Near field range, far field range and system level verification testing
Technical writing and oral presentation background
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: 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.
Clearance Information: This position requires a 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 here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Keywords:
Antenna, Microwave Engineering, Cost Proposal, Basis of Estimates, AESA Radar, Proposal Writing, Cost Estimation, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Government Contracting
