Range RF Test Systems Engineer II –Test Software

RTX • McKinney, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an onsite Range RF Test Systems Engineer II to join our Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) directorate in McKinney, Texas. TEE is a multi-discipline organization responsible for contributing to the development of test solutions for all Raytheon products. Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all Raytheon products including both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The Range RF Test Systems Engineer II will be responsible for the design development, integration and validation of antenna test range hardware and software solutions for multiple production programs.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in: Successfully developing and deploying test software solutions in MATLAB and/or Microsoft Visual Studio programming, with experience in using code review tools and Microsoft Office applications
• Automating RF test equipment control (e.g. vector network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Creating test plans and sequences for RF measurements using MATLAB

Nice To Haves

• Experience in executing projects through the software development life cycle, while managing budgets and timelines for their projects
• Experience with various programming languages, operating systems, system monitoring tools, and communication protocols
• Supporting a production test environment with critical troubleshooting skills
• Strong collaboration skills, with proven record of working in cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills to report status to program management and functional leadership
• Experience in creating GUIs, controlling measurement hardware, and working with high-speed digital buses
• RF measurement experience
• Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Sourcetree, etc.)
• Experience with lab instruments, anechoic chambers, and ESS test chambers
• Experience with NSI 2000 (or equivalent) for near field antenna measurements
• Experience with Orbit 959 (or equivalent) for far field antenna measurements

Responsibilities

• Work with hardware, software, and program engineers to design and develop test software solutions for production testing
• Implement system software engineering best practices in planning, development, and execution of scope, schedule, and budget
• Implement best practice standards regarding the planning, coordination, and execution of design activities with sound engineering process discipline and leadership
• Effectively communicate technical information in formal design review settings
• Provide hands-on support to product testing within an engineering test environment
• Share knowledge and provide mentoring to other engineers on the team
• Support the Section Manager in the execution of the RF Technologies department goals

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees