Sr. Principal RF Module Design​/Development Engineer

Sr. Principal RF Module Design/Development Engineer

Location: MA112:
Andover MA 358 Lowell St Dukes 358 Lowell Street Dukes, Andover, MA 01810 USA
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance:
Secret

Job Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for a Sr. Principal RF Module Design/Development Engineer to join our Module Development Section with the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department as a technical lead. The AMS department designs, fabricates, and tests state-of-the-art Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) in our on-site foundry. These chips are designed into custom modules to support multiple programs and enhance the capabilities of next generation radar systems.

The successful candidate will lead the technical design and development of RF/microwave modules containing GaAs‑ and GaN‑based monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) products, supporting both production and next‑generation development. This role requires a strong academic background and experience in RF/Microwave Design, Development, Integration & Test.

• Design RF structures and transitions on multi-layer, multi-channel RF modules and analog circuitry enabling both receive and transmit behavior
• Consult across RF module design, MMIC design and assembly teams
• Troubleshoot RF modules that are prototyped and under development

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience (advanced STEM degree can count for 3 years)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• A Master’s degree or PhD in STEM
• Experience leading teams and/or projects
• Experience in module/sub‑system assembly & packaging process
• Experience in thermal modeling and analysis
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST
• Layout experience in Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition, Cadence Virtuoso or AutoCAD
• Experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python, or JMP
• Experience in cost estimating, budget and schedule management
• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
• Experience in a production environment
• Experience with microwave testing techniques, including spectrum analyzers, VNAs and PNAs
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Salary range: 124,000 USD – 250,000 USD (good faith estimate for all experience levels). Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays; specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs may apply based on level and contractual terms; payments are not guaranteed.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans.

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