Senior RF Subsystem REA

Senior RF Subsystem REA

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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 Effector RF Products Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The selected candidate will serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for the analysis, design, and evaluation of a critical, complex RF Subsystem within a missile product. The program is entering a new contract phase that entails refinement of the subsystem design and preparation for integration and production.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

• Oversee development and testing of a front-end receiver and antenna while apprenticing with a Subject Matter Expert.
• Serve as the REA for the subsystem, implementing and following all design, fabrication, and test processes related to RF hardware.
• Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the subsystem, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
• Work in a lab setting to accomplish component characterization as well as subsystem calibration, verification, and integration.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (power, digital, mechanical, etc.) on related analyses or tests.
• Interface with project leadership to provide status updates on technical progress, as well as cost and schedule.

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience, including any combination of the following:
• RF design and fabrication
• RF test and troubleshooting
• Simulation of RF products
• Experience with any of the following tools:
• Mentor DX Designer or equivalent
• High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent
• System Vue/Genesys or equivalent
• Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent

• Experience in mentorship or apprenticeship roles.
• Technical oversight responsibilities for less-senior engineers.
• Experience working across domains on complex projects.
• Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.
• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, including yield and margin analysis.
• Technical background in the following areas:
• Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning.
• Solid understanding of RADAR principles.
• Filter design and fabrication.
• Circuit card assembly design and fabrication.
• Competence in scripting, particularly using Matlab or Python.
• Experience with high-speed data converter test/characterization.
• High power RF design or test experience.

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. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

USD 82,000 – 164,000 per year.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.