Sr Sys Engr - RF Engineer

RTX•Aurora, CO

8d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon, an RTX Business, is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join their Apertures and RF Team. This role supports adaptable and multidisciplinary hardware systems, focusing on analysis, trade studies, design, design reviews, testing, fielding, hardware refresh, integration, and operational support throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer will contribute as an individual contributor, working on RF communications links and systems, and antenna system design, functionality, and operation. The position is based on-site in Aurora, CO, with potential travel up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience supporting radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems, antenna systems, or electronic hardware systems.
Experience using tools such as Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Ansys HFSS, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.
Experience troubleshooting technical issues involving electronic systems and using commercial test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Active and transferable DoD TS/SCI U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reflector system design and antenna feed design.
Experience with solid-state amplifier performance parameters and high-power tube amplifier technology.
Experience with computer networking and cybersecurity or INFOSEC practices.
Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols.
Experience with instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of analysis, integration, verification, and troubleshooting test activities in laboratory and operational environments.
Support program activities at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Support troubleshooting and failure data analysis, including root cause and corrective action processes and the use of laboratory and field test equipment.
Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations using analysis tools such as MATLAB.
Prepare and present results in technical reports and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
Support engineering activities related to the testing and troubleshooting of hardware.
Support root-cause analysis and implementation of design changes.
Support the maintenance of engineering specifications, including design specifications, analysis requirements documents, schematics, and assembly drawings.
Support the maintenance of engineering databases.
Participate in engineering tag-ups and meetings involving the Program, Systems Engineering, Chief Engineer, and customer.
Resolve and coordinate system technical solutions with engineering teams.
Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconferences, and working group meetings.
Support associated tasks required to implement program process requirements.
Support mockup hardware installation and repair activities.
Support sustainment, depot returns, troubleshooting, and repair activities.