Principal Antenna Test Engineer

RTX•Forest, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) organization is seeking a Principal Antenna Test Engineer to support the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) production Integration and Test Team (ITT) IPT. As an Antenna Test Engineer you’re responsible for all technical aspects of the AAS System-level antenna test regimen at the Forest, MS. Manufacturing site. You’ll use metrics and data analysis tools to track production system trends for key performance parameters and identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken and ensure that the product is meeting company’s commitments and achieving customer satisfaction. Your overall responsibilities include managing the antenna test execution process, data reduction techniques and tools, test configuration management, antenna range certification and integrity, near-field scanner operation. In this role, you will work with engineering to evaluate and incorporate new antenna modes, new algorithms, and/or new data analysis techniques for enhanced antenna performance or testing methods. You’ll also work closely with the ITT Program Manager, Production Chief Engineer and other AAS entities to ensure flawless technical execution. Additional partnerships will include the Customer and internal functional organizations; such as engineering, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, and administrative functions to develop a holistic approach to achieve the required performance.

Requirements

Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience with radar systems testing
Experience employing and executing the RCCA process to correct technical issues
Leadership experience
Active and transferable 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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated concise communication skills, written and verbal
Proactive mentality to aggressively engage on issues and expedite resolution
Technical experience in Electrical, RF, or other related field
5+ years of demonstrated experience with radar systems testing
Experience with NIST 18-Term antenna range assessment criteria and evaluation
Experience with Manufacturing Requirements, Planning, CMES, and PRISM
High level of proficiency with MS Office and Project tools

Responsibilities

Accountability for AAS system-level antenna testing
Adherence to antenna performance specifications
Statistical Process Control (SPC) setup and execution for AAS antenna testing
Antenna test optimization and continuous improvement champion
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for System Integration and System Assembly antenna test hardware, software, and tools
Configuration Control of antenna test hardware, software, tools, and procedures
RF chamber shield integrity and antenna range assessments
Near Field Scanner operation and maintenance
Performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for antenna test failures
Providing reports and status as required to program management, engineering, and the Customer
Mentoring and developing junior engineers in antenna theory and testing techniques.