RF Engineer

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.

DoD Clearance:
Secret – The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Raytheon is looking for an individual with a track record in Microwave RF design & production support to work with our team of experts within the Airborne Radar Electronics Design (ARED) Group. You will work with a talented team on the development of next generation Receiver / Exciter technologies & provide production support for Airborne Radars.

• A successful candidate is someone who has experience working in a fast moving, high‑octane environment with prior success in detailed design, analysis, test, trade studies, modelling/simulation of Microwave RF circuits, Radio Frequency Assemblies (RFAs), Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs), Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), RF Special Test Equipment (STE) & Production support. The candidate must be experienced using lab equipment, modelling tools/SW and CAD tools.
• Design and test experience in high frequency circuits ranging from baseband to millimeter wave is required. Module and Unit level experience along with a broad understanding of Receiver / Exciters and Systems level requirements is highly desirable.
• The candidate will be responsible for design and trades of various component selections including amplifiers, mixers, switches, resistors, diodes, as well as filters. They will design and conduct simulations in linear and EM simulators, develop schematics and layouts, develop Special Test equipment (including validation & certification), conduct testing and integration, and see the product from development through production & post‑production technical support phases.
• The successful candidate must be capable of progressing from a design & development role to support production and lead the Production support role as a REA (Responsible Engineering Authority). In this role, the successful candidate will coordinate with test & production engineers, be responsible for production schedules/Line‑of‑Balance needs, resolve production issues & report status of production programs to higher management.
• The individual should be self‑motivated, possess a proactive approach to problem solving, and be prepared to work with a focused team with an innovative mindset. The candidate must have a drive to learn and push the boundaries of technology.

• Typically requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• A minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience in Microwave RF circuits
• Experience in design, analysis, development, bread‑boarding, troubleshooting, and testing of Microwave RF circuits
• Experience in software tools including:
  Keysight ADS, National Instruments AWR Microwave Office, Sonnet EM, Ansys HFSS, AutoCAD or comparable
• Experience in lab equipment including Special Test Equipment, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post‑start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience in system’s level software tools including Keysight Genesys or System Vue
• Experience working with Matlab, ADS, and HFSS, Mentor DxDesigner and eXpedition or similar schematic/layout tools experience

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