Date Posted:

2024-03-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA323: 2000 E Imperial Hwy Bldg R01 2000 East Imperial Highway Building R01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer specialized in RF/Microwave and Antenna (AESA) Testing. The candidate must be comfortable working with commercial off-the-shelf and custom test equipment to test hardware.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

Responsibilities will require leading a team of test engineers to validate Antenna (AESA) hardware.
Tasks will include specification development, trade studies, hardware integration, and test and validation.
This opportunity is for a versatile Antenna test engineer possessing a blend of theoretical analysis, practical application, and hands-on integration abilities.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and rf related issue sometimes down to the Antenna component levels.
Ability to independently solve problems as well as work with the subsystem team.
Additional responsibilities will include providing technical, schedule, and cost inputs to management. Travel is required.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 + years experience in RF/Microwave and Antenna (AESA) Test and Integration.
Experience leading a team of engineers by developing schedules and creating test plans.
Test Development Experience in a Nearfield Range
Troubleshooting RF/Microwave Antenna (AESA) hardware, software and process issues down to the component levels.
Understand system issues associated with RF design such as noise figure, IP3, S-Parameters, Antenna Gain, Antenna Directivity, ERP, Side Lobe Levels (SLL), Oscillation, etc.
Proficiency with common RF test equipment such as Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal & Pulse Generators, and Oscilloscopes.
Experienced at leading Antenna (AESA) hardware integration and validation efforts necessary for sell-off of advanced Airborne RADAR systems.
Able to present technical results to Program Leadership and work with Cross-Functional teams.
Active and transferrable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Root-Cause Corrective Action Investigations.
Experience working in a DoD environment.
Experience using MATLAB.
Knowledge in antenna calibration techniques.
A working understanding of architecture, design, and integration processes for Airborne Radar.
Test Development Experience in both Near and Far Field Ranges.
Travel is Required.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 105,000 USD - 221,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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