Principal RF Design Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Principal RF Design Engineer with Security Clearance
Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

MA801:
Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
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 Receiver, Exciter, and Back-End Processing (REBEP) Department is the focal point for receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology within Raytheon. The department is responsible for the design, development, integration, and support to production builds, and lifecycle support of Raytheon products. We have an opportunity for aPrincipal RF Design Engineer who is seeking to utilize their academic background and professional experience in RF / Microwave system theory and design to help develop the next generation of Raytheon's Radar Receiver, Exciter, and Transmitter products.

What You Will Do:

* Design and development of transmitters, receivers, or exciters.

* Design and optimization of RF circuits - either chains of components (receiver, exciter, etc.) or individual parts (filters, limiters, couplers, etc.).

* Working with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, etc.

* Schematic capture and RF routing.

* Technical support during the transition to production and support to production activities.

* This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in either Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA. Qualifications You Must Have:
* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years' of prior work experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' of prior work experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations .

* Experience with Microwave/RF system, subsystem and/or component analysis, design and/or test.

* Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST, and/or Mentor Graphics' Xpedition) and analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB).

* The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer:
* Experience working in design, from concept through production.

* Experience translating system performance and operation specifications into hardware requirements, design, and test specifications.

* Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, which includes yield and margin analysis.

* Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

* Experience in technical / proposal writing and oral presentations.

* Technical background in any of the following areas:
* Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning

* Filter design and fabrication

* Circuit card assembly and fabrication

* High speed data converter test / characterization

* Low Noise RF source design and test experience

What We Offer:

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

* This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Learn More & Apply Now!
* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

* Clearance Information:
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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…