Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer -Test Software

Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer

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McKinney, TX Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $86,800 - $165,200

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513

WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG 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. This position is 100% on site in McKinney, TX We have an exciting opportunity for an onsite Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer to join our Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) directorate in McKinney, Texas. TEE is a multi-discipline organization responsible for contributing to the development of test solutions for all RTX products.

Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all RTX products including both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design development, integration and validation of antenna test range hardware and software solutions for multiple production programs.

What You Will Do:

• Work with hardware, software, and program engineers to design and develop test software solutions for production testing
• Implement system software engineering best practices in planning, development, and execution of scope, schedule, and budget
• Implement best practice standards regarding the planning, coordination, and execution of design activities with sound engineering process discipline and leadership
• Effectively communicate technical information in formal design review settings
• Provide hands-on support to product testing within an engineering test environment
• Share knowledge and provide mentoring to other engineers on the team
• Support the Section Manager in the execution of the RF Technologies department goals

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior experience
• Experience successfully developing and deploying test software solutions in C#, CVI, C, C++, and/or MATLAB, with experience in using code review tools
• Experience automating RF test equipment control (e.g. vector network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Experience creating test plans and sequences for RF measurements using NI Test Stand or MATLAB
• Experience supporting a production test environment with critical troubleshooting skills
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience in executing projects through the software development life cycle, while managing budgets and timelines for their projects
• Experience with various programming languages, operating systems, system monitoring tools, and communication protocols
• Supporting a production test environment with critical troubleshooting skills
• Strong collaboration skills, with proven record of working in cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills to report status to program management and functional leadership
• Experience in creating GUIs, controlling measurement hardware, and working with high-speed digital buses
• Experience in design and development of software that interfaces with product firmware
• RF measurement experience
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Source Tree, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments, anechoic chambers, and ESS test chambers
• Hands-on experience with NSI 2000 (or equivalent) for near field antenna measurements
• Hands-on experience with Orbit 959 (or equivalent) for far field antenna measurements

What We Offer:

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