Principal RF Design Engineer

Date Posted:
 Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02  Position Role Type:
Onsite   U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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 Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret  Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Effector RF Design Department is responsible for designing RF and Microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters.  This includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration.  Products we develop support radar and datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs.  Critical to this role is designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do
Design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters
Design of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals
Work in a lab to accomplish component characterization as well as module verification and integration
Test and handle sensitive RF Hardware
Schematic capture and RF routing
Partner with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, etc.

Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:  

Experience with RF design and fabrication

Experience with RF testing and troubleshooting

Experience with the simulation of RF products

Experience with any of the following tools:  Mentor DX Designer or equivalent
High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent
System Vue/Genesys or equivalent
Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent

Qualifications We Prefer
Mentorship or apprenticeship experience
Technical oversight responsibilities for less-senior engineers
Working across domains on complex projects
Architecting and requirements definition for complex RF products
Team leadership experience on technical projects including experience w/ cost and schedule
EVMS or CAM experience
Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight
Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints.  Includes yield and margin analysis
Technical background in the following areas:  Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning
Filter design and fabrication
Circuit card assembly design and fabrication
Testing or designing RF hybrid (chip and wire) technologies
High speed data converter test/characterization
High power RF design or test experience
Scripting experience (Matlab or Python)

Some front line leadership desirable

What We Offer
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.

Learn More & Apply Now!
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