Senior RF/Microwave and Antenna Subsystems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on the design, modeling, realization, and verification of advanced ultra-wideband phased arrays
• Develop RF/Microwave and Antenna subsystem architectures to meet performance and SWaP-C requirements
• Derive RF/Microwave and Antenna performance requirements (EIRP, G/T, P1dB, IP3, VSWR, etc.) from system functional requirements
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and digital hardware engineers to shape digital array backend architectures
• Use RF/Microwave analysis software to design and predict performance of subsystems
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians through design, build, and test phases
• Participate in and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics
• Contribute to technical proposals, concept generation, and competitive strategy for new business pursuits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant RF engineering experience
• Experience with the design, simulation, fabrication, and test of RF/Microwave CCAs and modules
• Proficiency with microwave test equipment, specifically Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
• Experience troubleshooting RF/Microwave hardware and software down to the component level
• Proficiency with Keysight SystemVue, Keysight ADS, and MATLAB
• Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required on day one

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave circuits
• Experience presenting complex technical data to leadership and engineering review boards
• Experience leading contract R&D (CRAD) or advanced development programs
• Experience preparing and leading technical proposal efforts

About the Company

Raytheon is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. Our Airborne Antennas, Radome & Apertures team is recognized as one of the most capable antenna and low observable engineering groups in the United States, tackling the world's toughest RF and aperture challenges.