Sys Engr - RF Engineer

RTX•Aurora, CO

8d•$68,900 - $131,100•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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer – RF Engineer supporting one of our premier programs at Raytheon, an RTX Business. The Apertures and RF Team is seeking an RF Engineer to join a highly technical, multidisciplinary team responsible for the analysis, trade studies, design, design reviews, testing, fielding and hardware refresh, integration, and operational support of adaptable hardware systems. In this role, you will support engineering activities throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept definition and system analysis through detailed design, development, qualification testing, fielding, and customer support. You will serve as an individual contributor supporting a variety of engineering efforts and will have the opportunity to work across architecture, design, integration, testing, and fielding activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong engineering background and technical experience supporting radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems, antenna system design, functionality, and operation. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO, and program support activities may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, not expected to exceed 25%.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
Experience using engineering and analysis tools such as Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Ansys HFSS, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and automation
Experience troubleshooting technical issues involving electronic systems in an academic, internship, laboratory, or professional work environment
Experience using common commercial test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, or similar laboratory instrumentation
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, antenna feed design, solid-state amplifier performance parameters, high-power tube amplifier technology, and associated key performance characteristics
Experience with computer networking, basic cybersecurity principles, and cybersecurity/INFOSEC practices
Experience with CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent cybersecurity experience
Experience working with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols
Experience using instrumentation to collect and analyze large data sets
Experience applying scripting, automation, or engineering tools to data collection and analysis

Responsibilities

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