Principal Portable Spherical Field Integration Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02
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.
The Effector RF team at Raytheon is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to state-of-the-art sensor and radome measurement system technology and play a key role in driving innovation in defense solutions.
In this position, you will focus on shaping and advancing sensor and radome measurement system capabilities. Your expertise will be integral to the design, development, and validation of high-performance systems that meet stringent requirements.
This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do- Design and develop sensor and radome hardware measurement systems.
- Create detailed calibration procedures for automated measurement systems.
- Collaborate with suppliers of sensor and radome measurement systems.
- Analyze sensor test data to verify system performance against requirements.
- Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams, including thermal, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering.
- Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or 6 years with a related advanced degree, with any combination of the following:
- Experience with sensor integration trades/studies, preliminary design, final design, and / or validation.
- Experience with sensor measurements using near-field systems.
- Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in electrical engineering.
- Specialized knowledge of spherical near-field measurement systems.
- Experience integrating spherical near-field measurement systems with sensor hardware through detailed validation processes.
- Proficiency in near-field to far-field processing algorithms.
- Strong understanding of radar principles.
- Experience analyzing and presenting technical data to stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating in a team environment.
- Experience participating in or presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), or Manufacturing Review Board (MRB).
- Knowledge of designing complex multi-layer radomes.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers like SLURM.
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.
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