Pr. Electrical Engineer - Antenna Subsystems

RTX • El Segundo, CA

98d • $112,000 - $224,000

About The Position

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. We are seeking an experienced Pr. Electrical Engineer - Antenna Subsystems specializing in RF/Microwave and Antenna / Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Testing. The candidate must be comfortable working with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom test equipment to test hardware.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• 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 based on system requirements.
• Test Development Experience in a Nearfield Range and able to architect test solutions and concepts for new programs.
• Experience troubleshooting RF/Microwave Antenna/AESA hardware, software and build/process issues down to the component levels.
• Experience with system issues associated with RF design such as Noise Figure, Linearity, S-Parameters, Antenna Gain, Antenna Directivity, Output Power, Side Lobe Levels, Rogue Oscillations, etc.
• Experience 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.
• Active and transferable US Government issued security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Able to present technical results to Program Leadership and work with Cross-Functional teams.
• Experience in Root-Cause Corrective Action Investigations.
• Experience working in a DoD environment.
• Experience using MATLAB.
• Knowledge in antenna calibration techniques.
• Working understanding of architecture, design, and integration processes for Airborne Radar.
• Antenna integration experience in both Near and Far Field Ranges.
• Leadership experience including coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of test engineers to validate Antenna (AESA) hardware.
• Develop specifications and conduct trade studies.
• Perform hardware integration and test and validation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and RF related issues down to the antenna subsystem component level.
• Work with leadership to identify antenna range upgrades and repairs.
• Provide technical, schedule, and cost inputs to management.
• Conduct domestic travel as required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees