RF Systems Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Mission Area within Raytheon’s Systems Engineering Center to support the design and development of advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems. The RF Systems Engineer II works with experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the product lifecycle. The role supports radar-system development and assessment, including requirements work, system architecture and CONOPS, modeling and simulation, data analysis, and hands-on laboratory testing. It also contributes to verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities, as well as technical reporting and stakeholder briefings. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by the start date.
Experience with RF fundamentals, such as link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.
Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and signal generators, gained through coursework, internships, or lab work.
Experience using MATLAB for data analysis.
Experience may be obtained through job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active, existing Secret clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Internship or project experience related to RF, wireless, radar, software-defined radio (SDR), or satellite communication.
Knowledge of systems engineering architecture and design, integration and test, and verification and validation approaches.
Experience programming with C++ or using scripting and automation tools such as Python or LabVIEW.
Hands-on experience with antennas or PCB layout for RF circuits.
Exposure to digital signal processing concepts.

Responsibilities

Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.
Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.
Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.
Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands-on laboratory testing.
Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.
Perform trade studies, functional and physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design.
Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Relocation eligibility.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.