Senior RF Subsystem REA

RTX•Tucson, AZ

3d•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. The Effector RF Products Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The selected candidate will serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for the analysis, design, and evaluation of a critical, complex RF Subsystem within a missile product. The program is entering a new contract phase that entails refinement of the subsystem design and preparation for integration and production. This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience, including any combination of the following:
RF design and fabrication
RF test and troubleshooting
Simulation of RF products
Experience with any of the following tools: Mentor DX Designer or equivalent High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent SystemVue/Genesys or equivalent Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in mentorship or apprenticeship roles.
Technical oversight responsibilities for less-senior engineers.
Experience working across domains on complex projects.
Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.
Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.
Technical background in the following areas:
Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning.
Solid understanding of RADAR principles.
Filter design and fabrication.
Circuit card assembly design and fabrication.
Competence in scripting, particularly using Matlab or Python.
Experience with high-speed data converter test/characterization.
High power RF design or test experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee development and testing of a front-end receiver and antenna while apprenticing with a Subject Matter Expert.
Serve as the REA for the subsystem, implementing and following all design, fabrication, and test processes related to RF hardware.
Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the subsystem, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
Work in a lab setting to accomplish component characterization as well as subsystem calibration, verification, and integration.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (power, digital, mechanical, etc.) on related analyses or tests.
Interface with project leadership to provide status updates on technical progress, as well as cost and schedule.