RF Data Link Engineer II

Job Overview

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team is seeking Electrical Engineers with experience in designing wireless communication and data link systems. This onsite role in Tucson, AZ requires a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret), and candidates must be U.S. citizens.

• Perform concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses, and demonstrate data‑link communication capabilities.
• Conduct hardware and software communication architecture trade studies.
• Develop, prototype, and test data‑link models and signal‑processing algorithms using high‑fidelity simulations and hardware implementations.
• Test, verify, and validate communication and signal‑processing algorithm requirements in laboratory and field environments.
• Provide engineering support through project design reviews, peer reviews, and briefings to leadership and external customers.

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years programming and/or simulation experience in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Experience in two or more of the following: communication theory, digital signal processing, probability theory, stochastic signal processing, RF and electromagnetic theory.

• Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with a focus on digital communications, systems design, data‑link hardware, waveform or signal‑processing.
• Experience with RF subsystem system engineering, waveform simulation (PSK, FSK, OFDM, QAM), and modeling of RF impairments such as phase noise, multipath, and Doppler.
• Knowledge of link budget and propagation modeling, RF transceiver and front‑end design, antenna design parameters, and fixed‑point algorithm simulation for VHDL verification.
• Familiarity with wireless fading models, Layer 2+ protocols, and documentation preparation.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills with a focus on manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints.

• Competitive salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation programs and potential relocation assistance.

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. RTX provides affirmative action employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal law.