Principal Hardware Design & Test Engineer

RTX•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

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. Raytheon's Receiver, Exciter, and Back-End Processing (REBEP) Department is the focal point for receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology within Raytheon. The department is responsible for the design, development, integration, and support to production builds, and lifecycle support of Raytheon products. This position is for a multi-disciplined Principal Hardware Design & Test Engineer. Principal Hardware Design and Test Engineers are total product owners responsible for the design, analysis, and hands on integration and test of RF components, circuits, and Receiver Exciter subsystems in both a design and production environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. If you are a proactive problem solver with a strong background in design, test, and transition to production we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years’ of prior work experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 5 years’ of prior work experience.
Experience with Microwave / RF system, subsystem and/or component analysis, design and test.
Experience leading analysis / Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; Preferably with supplier and factory issues.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance post-start is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with testing and troubleshooting RF and Microwave component/subsystem such as up-converters, down converters, power amplifiers, waveform generators, RF modulators, and limiters.
Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, which includes yield and margin analysis.
Technical writing and formal presentation experience.
Experience leading and growing a multi-discipline engineering team.
Experience working in both engineering design and production environments.
Experience with any of the following tools: Mentor Graphics Designer, PSPICE, System Vision, MATLAB, Mathcad, IDL, Computer Simulation Technologies (CST), Microwave Design Studio, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) and Advanced Design System (ADS).
Technical background in any of the following areas: Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning Filter design and fabrication Circuit card assembly and fabrication High speed data converter test / characterization Low Noise RF source design and test experience

Responsibilities

Lead the technical investigation and resolution of design, build, and test issued identified on Receiver Exciter subsystems, CCAs, and components.
RF/Microwave circuit and sub-system design, modeling, simulation, and verification.
Integration and test at component, CCA, and subsystem levels.
Transition to production and technical support to manufacturing and test engineers.
Lead small project or processes improvements within area of responsibility.
Lead circuit card and subassembly design updates to resolve obsolescence and producibility issues.

Benefits

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.
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.

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