Range RF Test Systems Engineer II –Test Software

RTX•Mckinney, TX

1d•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. This position is 100% on-site in McKinney, TX 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