Senior RF Sensor and Compensation Specialist

RTX•Tucson, AZ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Effector RF Design department at Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Engineer to serve as an RF Sensor and Compensation Specialist for new advanced technology missile contracts. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF antenna technology, driving innovation, and shaping the future of advanced missile systems. This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ .

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
Experience with antenna design, including concept trades/studies, preliminary and final design, and qualification processes.
Experience in simulation and modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP.
Experience with a broad range of RF sensor antenna measurements and in evaluating post-processed data.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering.
Strong experience in designing, testing, and verifying sensor and antenna performance.
Proficiency in analyzing antenna gain data collections and processing.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to present technical data to stakeholders and customers.
Experience presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), and Manufacturing Review Board (MRB).
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or other scientific programming languages.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively.

Responsibilities

Drive and execute the development and design of specialized sensor antenna hardware, technical data packages, and detailed performance requirements
Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to ensure design compliance
Analyze internal and external simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements
Work with suppliers to manufacture, test, and deliver hardware
Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the sensor antenna systems, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
Develop requirements for RF sensor and antenna test ranges
Integrate RF sensor systems in test ranges
Analyze advanced compensation strategies for desire sensor operation.
Evaluate RF sensor designs across the company as a non-advocate reviewer, to ensure performance compliance risks are mitigated.