Senior RF Sensor and Compensation Specialist
Listed on 2025-12-15
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Senior RF Sensor and Compensation Specialist
Senior RF Sensor and Compensation Specialist at Raytheon.
Date Posted
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Country
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United States of America
Location
: AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type
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Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements
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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.
Security Clearance
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DoD Clearance:
Secret.
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.
What You Will Do:- Drive and execute the development and design of specialized sensor antenna hardware, technical data packages, and detailed performance requirements.
- Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to ensure design compliance.
- Analyze internal and external simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements.
- Work with suppliers to manufacture, test, and deliver hardware.
- Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the sensor antenna systems, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
- Develop requirements for RF sensor and antenna test ranges.
- Integrate RF sensor systems in test ranges.
- Analyze advanced compensation strategies for desired sensor operation.
- Evaluate RF sensor designs across the company as a non‑advocate reviewer, to ensure performance compliance risks are mitigated.
- Requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
- Experience with antenna design, including concept trades/studies, preliminary and final design, and qualification processes.
- Experience in simulation and modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP.
- Experience with a broad range of RF sensor antenna measurements and evaluating post‑processed data.
- Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong experience in designing, testing, and verifying sensor and antenna performance.
- Proficiency in analyzing antenna gain data collections and processing.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to present technical data to stakeholders and customers.
- Experience presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), and Manufacturing Review Board (MRB).
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or other scientific programming languages.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively.
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.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Salary Range
: 82,000 USD – 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to 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. Specific benefits are…
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