Principal Antenna Test Engineer

RTX•El Segundo, CA

1d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Principal Antenna Test Engineer specializing in RF/Microwave and Antenna / Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) integration and testing. The role involves using commercial off-the-shelf and custom test equipment to test antenna hardware and leading test engineers in validating AESA hardware. Work spans specification development, trade studies, hardware integration, testing, and validation, combining theoretical analysis with practical application and hands-on integration. The engineer will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and RF issues down to the antenna subsystem component level, solve problems independently and with system and subsystem teams, and work with leadership on antenna range upgrades and repairs. The role also provides technical, schedule, and cost inputs to management. Domestic travel is required. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California, and requires an active, transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required. The posted annual salary range is $118,300–$224,900, with potential eligibility for benefits and incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
At least 8 years of experience in antenna/AESA test and antenna subsystem engineering.
Experience troubleshooting RF/Microwave antenna/AESA hardware, software, and build/process issues down to the component level.
Experience with RF design system issues, including noise figure, linearity, S-parameters, antenna gain, antenna directivity, output power, side lobe levels, and rogue oscillations.
Experience with common RF test equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal and pulse generators, and oscilloscopes.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability 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.
Experience with test development in a far-field or nearfield range.
Experience leading antenna/AESA hardware integration and validation efforts for sell-off of advanced airborne radar systems.
Knowledge of antenna calibration techniques.
Working understanding of airborne radar architecture, design, and integration processes.
Antenna integration experience in both near-field and far-field ranges.
Leadership experience coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of test engineers validating antenna (AESA) hardware.
Develop specifications and conduct trade studies.
Integrate antenna hardware and perform testing and validation.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, RF, hardware, software, and build/process issues, including down to the antenna subsystem component level.
Solve problems independently and collaborate with system and subsystem teams.
Work with leadership to identify antenna range upgrades and repairs.
Provide technical, schedule, and cost inputs to management.
Travel domestically as required.