Senior RF Data Link Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Electrical Engineer
The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems is currently searching for Electrical Engineers who have experience designing wireless communication and data links. This position focuses on designing and testing wireless communication and data link systems, supporting a range of tactical missile programs. As part of the RF Products department, you will contribute to cutting-edge advancements in high-capacity, covert, and agile data link technologies for space-based and terrestrial RF applications.
The Data Link subsystems team develops the next generation of high capacity, covert, and agile data links. From space based to terrestrial RF links, Raytheon develops RF data link subsystems for the most challenging environments. As a member of this team within the RF Products department your tasks may include:
- Communications systems design
- Data link hardware development
- Algorithm development
- Digital signal processing
What You Will Do
- Perform and/or evaluate concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses and demonstrate developed capabilities for data link communication applications.
- Perform hardware and software Communication Architecture trade studies.
- Develop, prototype, and test data link models and communication signal processing algorithms in detailed high-fidelity simulations and support hardware implementation.
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical support, and manage program delivery schedules.
- Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews, peer reviews, briefings to internal leadership and external customers for all phases of development tasks.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in programming and / or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language.
- Five (5) years of experience and / or coursework with two or more of the following categories:
- Communication theory
- Digital signal processing
- Probability theory
- Stochastic signal processing
- RF and electromagnetic theory
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ and is eligible for relocation assistance.
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