Principal Radar Backend Electronics Lead

Job d:
Posted 30+ Days Ago

Start Date:

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WH ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING H BLDG Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WH ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING H BLDG

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 Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Multi-Product Power & Digital (MPD) department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including missiles/effectors, radars, and electronic warfare systems.  The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through production and sustainment.

We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, with strong technical depth and leadership ability, to function as the Backend Electronics Lead for a multi-mission radar system. The Backend Electronics Lead will join the Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (MFRFS) Engineering team in McKinney, TX and have product responsibility for advanced digital receiver exciter (DREX) / radar backend electronics used in one of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) multi-mission radars on the MFRFS Product Line.

This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do Primary technical point of contact and responsible engineer for development, production and sustainment activities for designated DREX within the MFRFS Product Line Coordinate with the engineering team, product leads, chief engineer and program management on planning, execution, prioritization and execution status reporting

Provide recommendations to the chief engineer on design improvements, technical risks and benefits, and overall technical maturation of the designated DREXDrive execution to resolution of technical issues associated with the DREXWork with the production factory team to understand the DREX build process and to assist in the optimization of the process, especially engineering-specific areas

Work with the cross-functional design team to complete development and integration of the next generation DREXSupport the sustainment team and assist subject matter experts in the evaluation of repaired units to return to the field Planning and coordinating hardware design efforts

Occasional travel opportunities may be required to support our customers at various sites.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

Prior experience with RF simulation toolsets (e.g., ADS, HFSS, System Vue, etc.)Prior experience with RF testing including spectrum analyzers and network analyzers

Technical leadership experience, including the ability to lead the resolution of tough technical challenges

Electrical hardware design and development experience including design standard adherence

Experience with production of new and/or significantly evolved RF and/or digital modules

Qualifications We Value:

One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Specific experience with the design, development, and production of complex military electronics subsystems, especially those including mixed signal CCAs, synthesizers, frequency converters, high-speed processors and FPGAsBroad-based technical background with the ability to lead complex technical projects

Ability to maintain high performance in a highly dynamic, team-based environment

Understanding the latest technology trends in the area of microprocessors, memory, FPGAs and interface protocols

Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and…