Sentinel Systems Engineer I
About The Position
The Raytheon Transmitter System Engineer supports Sentinel® radars which are the primary air defense radar for the US Army as well as part of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS®) defense system in support of several foreign customers. We’re looking for Systems Engineers to help maintain the readiness of the Sentinel fleet by maintaining one of the key units of the radar transmitter, the Power Amplifier Module (PAM). As a Transmitter Systems Engineer you are responsible for performing PAM troubleshooting, rework, and testing activities at the Battlefield Radar Test Site located in Fullerton, CA. These activities occur in both a lab and outdoor environment.
Requirements
- A University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience.
- Up to 2 years of prior experience working with electronic and RF hardware integration, operation, test and verification.
- Up to 2 years of prior experience working with electronic and RF test equipment, e.g. oscilloscope, power meter, multimeter, spectrum analyzer, pulse pattern generator, signal generator.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on a team and by yourself, interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines and communicating status and support needs to supervisory management.
- Experience working with hand tools
- Experience interpreting product drawings and/or schematics as part of troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting PAM electrical and RF assemblies
- Replacing PAM failed subassemblies
- Performing PAM electrical and RF alignments
- Performing PAM operational verification testing
- Completing PAM testing documentation
- Operating Sentinel Radar
- Work in a team environment and independently, receiving inputs from team supervisors.
- Support hands-on operational Integration and test of Sentinel PAM(s) at the Fullerton Test Site.
- Provide critical troubleshooting, maintenance and operational support for Sentinel PAM(s).
- Develop and provide inputs for test plans and procedures.
- Utilize simple hand tools (e.g. wrenches, ball allen sets, torque drivers).
- Utilize electronic and RF test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, power meter, multimeter, spectrum analyzer, pulse pattern generator, signal generator) on a daily basis.
- Assist in documentation, moving, packing, and shipping equipment and parts.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and assist with two person lifts up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to work on platforms as part of military trailers (e.g. Light Medium Tactical Vehicle trailer).
- Ability to work in outdoor and enclosed environments.
- Ability to work extended work days (if needed).
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the year.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
