Senior RF and Antenna Subsystem Engineer

RTX • McKinney, TX

1d • 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. Raytheon’s Airborne Antennas Department is seeking an experienced Senior RF/Microwave and Antenna Subsystems Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for key aspects of design, simulation, measurement, and optimization of state-of-the-art antenna systems including active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs), digital arrays, and multi-function RF/Microwave subsystems. You work in a collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver advanced high-performance phased array antenna systems. The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy both theoretical design and hands-on engineering tasks. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a leader in the Defense Industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This position requires job duties to be performed onsite due to the sensitive nature of this work and the desire for in-person collaboration; however, we offer flexible in-office hours and the ability to perform some job duties remotely. This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in McKinney, TX.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior work experience to include any combination of the following:
• Design, simulation, fabrication, and test of RF/Microwave CCAs and modules, preferably including familiarity with the design of digital and power electronics
• Experience with microwave test equipment and calibration techniques especially use of a vector network analyzer; or experience in antenna range testing.
• Experience Troubleshooting RF/Microwave Antenna/AESA hardware, software and build/process issues down to the component levels
• Experience with system issues associated with RF design such as Noise Figure, Linearity, S-Parameters, Antenna Gain, Antenna Directivity, Side Lobe Levels, Rogue Oscillations, etc.
• Experience with common RF test equipment such as Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal & Pulse Generators, and Oscilloscopes
• Experience with using Keysight SystemVue, Keysight ADS, and MATLAB
• 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
• Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave circuits.
• Experience presenting technical data to peers and customers.
• Experience writing and leading technical proposals.
• Experience winning new business and executing contract research and development (CRAD) programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplined team to derive RF/Microwave and Antenna performance requirements (EIRP, G/T, P1dB, IP3, VSWR, etc.) from system functional requirements
• Develop RF/Microwave and Antenna subsystem architectures to meet performance and Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) requirements
• Work with software, firmware, and digital hardware engineers to shape digital array backend requirements and architectures (ADC, DAC, FPGA and Processor resources, etc.)
• Use RF/Microwave analysis software to design and predict performance of RF/Microwave and Antenna subsystems
• Exhibit exceptionally high level of innovation, creativity, and initiative.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems involving antenna/sensor-based applications such as radar, electronic warfare, electronic attack, electronic support measures, communications, geolocation, direction finding, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of projects and programs.
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.
• Participate in and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics
• Obtain and maintain additional program access as 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level