Senior RF Hardware Engineer

Date Posted : Country :

United States of America

Location :

CO102 : 16800 E Centretech PkwyAurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75 Aurora CO 80011 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : TS / SCI

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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

The Apertures and RF Team at Raytheon is looking for a Senior Engineer to be a member of a technical team for adaptable and multidiscipline hardware team responsible for analysis trade studies design reviews design design testing fielding / hardware refresh integration and operational support.

The candidate will be responsible for analysis trade studies design reviews design testing fielding integration and operations throughout the life cycle from initial concept definition through detailed design development qualification testing and into fielding and customer support. The team member will support engineering efforts as an individual contributor while developing to lead efforts. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with all aspects of fielding hardware refresh integration as well as engineering background with technical experience in radio frequency (RF) communications links and systems antenna design functionality and operation.

This position is an onsite role located in Aurora CO.

What You Will Do :

Perform trade studies and design reviews

Develop hardware deployment plans

Field new hardware

Travel up to 25% will be required.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires a Bachelors in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following :

Experience with RF communications

Experience with RF hardware reacap RF hardware processes and / or installation of RF hardware

Experience with RF system integration

Experience with test and verification methodologies associated with ground station antenna and antenna electronics

Experience with RF Test Equipment (i.e. spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes power meters)

Experience with satellite ground station architecture and designs

Experience with specifications for ground station antenna to include systems performance measurements (G / T EIRP feed / sub alignment) and general maintenance activities

Experience with satellite RF link design experience such as forward error correction encoding modulation Doppler effects radome effects modeling system link budgets weather etc.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Active TS / SCI Clearance

Experience with reflector system design feed antenna design solid state amplifiers performance parameters high power tube amplifiers technology and associated key performance parameters

Experience establishing and maintaining workingrelationshipswith all levels of theorganization including Governmentcustomer Programleadership subcontractors andsupportorganizations

Ability to translate mission needs into technical capability requirements.

Experience with performing trade studies; recommending solutions; and identifying potential vendors

Ability toworkautonomouslyand in a teamenvironment

Experience with reference timing signals and distribution design

Computer networking basic cyber security / INFOSEC Security certification or equivalent desirable

What We Offer

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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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here : part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 82000 USD - 164000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education / training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and / or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering,System Design,Computer Networking,LabView,PCB,Triage,5G,Signal Processing,3G,Matlab,Systems Analysis,4G / LTE

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 164000 - 164000