Sr. Principal RF/Microwave & Antenna Engineer

Raytheon Technologies • Goleta, CA

114d • $137,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Raytheon's Airborne Multi-mission Electronics Department is seeking a Senior Principal RF/Microwave & Antenna Engineer to work onsite in Goleta, CA on Electronic Warfare (EW) electronics product development for defense applications. The role includes design, analysis, simulation, validation, test, and support of RF/microwave & for Electronic Warfare & Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) products & subsystems, and as needed leading project teams in these roles. Occasional travel (10-20%) may be required to other Raytheon facilities and customer sites.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience in analog design, Microwave/RF system, subsystem and component analysis, design, and test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).

Nice To Haves

• Expert or mastery level knowledge of RF/microwave and antennas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• MS in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Equivalent.
• Antenna simulation (HFSS or equivalent), design, and test.
• Familiarity with industry standard RF/microwave circuit design software and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout.
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics' Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab.
• Designing and testing analog CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies), including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design.
• Experience in electrical interconnects and transmission line design.
• Understanding of EMI analysis and mitigation techniques.
• Propensity for learning through self-study and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Expert experience in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC's).
• Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs).

Responsibilities

• Lead a digital team and define the signals between analog and digital interface and ensure the quality of final digital delivery.
• Responsible for the team's design and hands-on testing of microwave components, cards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities.
• Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle, efficiently overseeing the schedule and budget, and maintaining accountability through Earned Value reporting.
• Mentoring junior engineering staff by creating and monitoring project development schedules, project budgeting, and reporting within an Earned Value Management system.
• Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired.
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

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 and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree