Lead Phased Array Test and Calibration 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.

The Antenna, Microwave, and E3 Department is seeking electrical engineers interested in working on hardware development and integration, utilizing a variety of key technologies.

• Responsible for designing phased array antenna systems including active and passive microwave components and a variety of analog to digital RF subassemblies
• Leading others by understanding team dynamics and capitalizing on diverse team strengths while mitigating gaps
• Leading trade studies to determine the best solution and plan forward for solving complex problems while considering quality, cost, schedule, and performance
• Regularly conveying task status on complex issues and strategic plans across multiple teams, program, department, and customer leadership
• Provide Engineering support module builds and test and any associated performance validation or investigations
• Train on Phased Array Pilot Array and develop Near Field Range phased array integration skills
• Support NFR testing
• Support Radar Far Field Range Testing

• Typically requires aBachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degreeanda minimumof8 years’ prior relevant experience,to include any combination of the following:
• Advanced microwave principles and Microwave/RF system, subsystem and component analysis, design and test
• Demonstrated experience in validation of requirements from the component level to module level, up to phased array system level.
• MATLAB and Linux data processing as related to Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with a complex engineering team
• Solid understanding of hardware testing methodologies
• Strong 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)

• Experience allocating and flowing down radar requirements from the system to the component level
• Demonstrated ability in a variety of metrology skills in at least one or more areas of microwave components, antenna far field / near field
• Background designing analog CCAs, including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design
• Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
• Knowledge of IFF Interrogators and AIM 1210 certification standards
• Demonstrated experience in generation of cascade analysis and frequency planning.
• Experience with I/Q signal processing analysis in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or other programming languages.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python a plus
• Experience in the operation of Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) System and Subsystems
• Willingness to travel to local test sites as well as occasional travel to domestic and international sites (less than 10% of the time)

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

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