RF Engineer

RTX•El Segundo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is looking for an individual with a track record in Microwave RF design & production support to work with our team of experts within the Airborne Radar Electronics Design (ARED) Group. You will work with a talented team on the development of next generation Receiver / Exciter technologies & provide production support for Airborne Radars.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
A minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience in Microwave RF circuits
Experience in design, analysis, development, bread‐boarding, troubleshooting, and testing of Microwave RF circuits
Experience in software tools including: Keysight ADS, National Instruments AWR Microwave Office, Sonnet EM, Ansys HFSS, AutoCAD or comparable
Experience in lab equipment including Special Test Equipment, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued 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 in system’s level software tools including Keysight Genesys or SystemVue
Experience working with Matlab, ADS, and HFSS, Mentor DxDesigner and eXpedition or similar schematic/layout tools experience

Responsibilities

Detailed design, analysis, test, trade studies, modelling /simulation of Microwave RF circuits, Radio Frequency Assemblies (RFAs), Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs), Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), RF Special Test Equipment (STE) & Production support.
Design and test experience in high frequency circuits ranging from baseband to millimeter wave.
Module and Unit level experience along with a broad understanding of Receiver / Exciters and Systems level requirements.
Design and trades of various component selections including amplifiers, mixers, switches, resistors, diodes, as well as filters.
Design and conduct simulations in linear and EM simulators, develop schematics and layouts.
Develop Special Test equipment (including validation & certification).
Conduct testing and integration, and see the product from development through production & post production technical support phases.
Progressing from a design & development role to support production and lead the Production support role as a REA (Responsible Engineering Authority).
Coordinate with test & production engineers.
Responsible for production schedules/Line-of-Balance needs.
Resolve production issues & report status of production programs to higher management.