Principal Antenna Test Engineer

RTX•El Segundo, CA

9d•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 working with commercial off-the-shelf and custom test equipment to validate antenna (AESA) hardware, combining theoretical analysis, practical application, and hands-on integration skills. The engineer will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and RF issues down to the antenna subsystem component level and solve problems independently as well as with system and subsystem teams. Domestic travel is required.

Requirements

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-related system issues, including Noise Figure, Linearity, S-Parameters, Antenna Gain, Antenna Directivity, Output Power, Side Lobe Levels, and Rogue Oscillations.
Experience using common RF test equipment, including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal and Pulse Generators, and Oscilloscopes.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret 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 developing tests 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 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 validating Antenna (AESA) hardware.
Develop specifications and conduct trade studies.
Integrate hardware and perform testing and validation.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, RF, software, and build/process issues down to the component level.
Work independently and collaborate with system and subsystem teams to solve problems.
Work with leadership to identify antenna range upgrades and repairs.
Provide technical, schedule, and cost inputs to management.
Travel domestically as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.