Principal RF Engineer

RTX•McKinney, TX

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal RF Engineer will provide technical expertise in the analysis, design, fabrication, testing, and integration of complex RF subassemblies or RF circuit card assemblies (CCAs) supporting radar and datalink applications for a tactical missile program. The role includes designing RF and digital technology to meet challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments. The engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, program leadership, and stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions that meet program goals and timelines. This is an onsite position based in McKinney, Texas. Periodic travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field, typically required.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a combination of the listed areas.
Experience with advanced RF technologies such as receivers, analog-to-digital converters, downconverters, and frequency synthesizers.
Experience with RF, analog, digital, and power electronics design methodologies, as well as integration and test, simulation, and analysis of RF products.
Experience with any combination of signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Xpedition Schematic/Layout Tool or equivalent, SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent, Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent, and High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before start; ability to obtain an interim clearance is required before start, with ability to obtain special program access after start.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
Experience architecting and defining requirements for complex RF products.
Advanced understanding of RF and microwave system integration, system-level trades, and performance optimization.
Ability to prepare technical review documentation with minimal oversight.
Strong knowledge of RF/digital electronics and hands-on experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
Expertise in cascade analysis and/or frequency planning.
Expertise in circuit card assembly design and fabrication.
Expertise in high-speed data converter testing and characterization.
Experience designing or testing RF hybrid (chip and wire) technologies.
Experience writing proposals and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
Background in design for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure RF efforts meet program goals and requirements.
Design and develop receivers, converters, and signal processors.
Design circuit card assemblies with RF or mixed signals.
Create and ensure proper review of CCA documentation, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
Perform schematic capture and review RF routing.
Partner with interdisciplinary teams, including power, digital, and mechanical engineering.
Work in a laboratory to characterize components and verify and integrate CCAs.
Conduct RF CCA and module checkout according to the developed test plan and validate results against the requirements matrix.
Ensure compliance with technical performance standards and program requirements.
Travel periodically as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions