Senior RF/Microwave Engineer – Actively Growing Our Engineering Team!

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced RF/Microwave/CAD engineers to join the MMIC and module design and characterization teams in the RF Microelectronics/Module Development & Foundry Services department at Raytheon in Andover, MA. This department develops, designs, and manufactures compound semiconductor devices, microwave/millimeter-wave integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications. The ideal candidates will have a broad understanding of RF/microwave design, layout and/or test. Successful candidates will develop Raytheon’s state-of-the-art MMIC and Module products that support air and missile defense systems and radars, being responsible for one or more parts of the complete product cycle through MMIC and module modeling, design, CAD layout, test, and prototyping using advanced semiconductor and module technologies.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
Experience in RF/microwave/mm-wave design, layout, reliability or test.

Nice To Haves

Broad background in theory and techniques of microwave/mm-wave circuits, design, and test
Experience with Circuit Simulation tools such as ADS, and EM tools such as HFSS, Momentum
Experience designing RF/Microwave MMIC circuits, modules or test fixtures
Experience in thermal modeling and analysis.
Experience of different topology trade-offs, process and active/passive component selection, system/sub-system level, gain-loss analysis and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
Layout experience in Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition, Cadence Virtuoso or AutoCAD
Experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python, or JMP
Experience with RF/Microwave test equipment such as Performance Network Analyzers (PNAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Noise Figure Analyzers, Load-Pull systems etc
Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices
Experience with integrated circuit layout and physical verification using Cadence Virtuoso software tools
Familiarity with semiconductor processing and concepts, e.g. technologies like GaAs, GaN, SOI
Programming skills such as scripting, Skill, Python, etc.
Knowledge of the Linux Operating System.

Responsibilities

Design and/or test MMIC or module products and test fixtures at RF/microwave frequencies
Develop insights that extend your knowledge in the RF/Microwave field and form the basis of new concepts, theories, and products.
Design RF structures and transitions for multi-layer, multi-channel RF Modules and analog circuitry enabling both receive and transmit behavior
Consult across MMIC design, module design, test and assembly teams
Create layouts and perform design checks and physical verification on RF Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC)
Prepare designs for photomask order and delivery into Raytheon’s III-V Semiconductor Fab
Act independently to troubleshoot, uncover and resolve issues
Perform RF/microwave/millimeter-wave measurements on GaAs and GaN devices, modules and MMICs (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits)
Perform fixtured and on-wafer probe measurements
Assemble RF/microwave/millimeter-wave test systems
Use software to control test equipment and plot test results
Research and develop new technology that results in new product/business opportunities for Raytheon
Serve as a technical resource and represent the Department as a technical contact to Raytheon and external customers

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available for this position
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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.