Senior RF Data Link Engineer

Job d:
Posted 30+ Days Ago

Start Date:

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Position Role Type:

OnsiteU.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 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 processingRF and electromagnetic theory

Qualifications We Prefer Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with a focus in digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware. development, waveform algorithm development, and digital signal processing.

Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems.

Experience with waveform simulations using modulations schemes such as: PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM.Familiar with common RF impairments:
Phase noise, multipath, and…