Sr. RF; Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: CA601:
Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: 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.

Raytheon’s Airborne Multi-Mission Electronics Department is seeking a Sr. RF Design Engineer I to work onsite in Goleta, CA on Electronic Warfare (EW) electronics product development for defense applications. The role includes design, analysis, simulation, validation, test, and support of RF/microwave & for Electronic Warfare & Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) products & subsystems, and participating in project teams in these roles.

Occasional travel (10-20%) may be required to other Raytheon facilities and customer sites.

• Lead and/or participate in an analog/digital team to help define the signals between analog and digital interfaces.
• Design and hands-on testing of microwave components, circuit boards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities.
• Be a part of a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor interns and early-in-career engineering staff.
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

• Typically requires a degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in one of these fields with a minimum of 3 years experience with RF/microwave circuit design
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).

• Requires advanced engineering knowledge typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Experience with RF/microwave and antennas including experience typically acquired through attainment of a university degree or possession of an amateur radio license.
• Previous work experience in the RF/microwave discipline.
• Familiarity with industry standard RF/microwave circuit design software and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout.
• Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition and analytical tools such as MATLAB.
• Designing and testing analog CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies), including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design.
• Experience in electrical interconnects and transmission line design.
• Understanding of EMI analysis and mitigation techniques.
• Propensity for learning through self-study and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a production environment
• Hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs).

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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,…