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Principal Engineer RF Tech Lead for Advanced Common Products (ACP)
Principal Engineer RF Tech Lead for Advanced Common Products (ACP)RTX • Tucson, Arizona, USA
Principal Engineer RF Tech Lead for Advanced Common Products (ACP)

Principal Engineer RF Tech Lead for Advanced Common Products (ACP)

RTX • Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Date Posted : Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ852 : RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02 Tucson AZ 85756 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 : Secret

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 threats. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

The Effector RF Design Department is seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as the RF Tech Lead for a critical program that is essential to our national defense.

As the RF Tech Lead for Advanced Common Products (ACP) you will provide technical oversight and direction for RF subsystems within the ACP Ultra this role you will monitor factory operations for RF-related issues collaborate with RF SMEs REAs and suppliers to resolve production roadblocks and address obsolescence and producibility challenges. Your leadership will guide RF design activities across the ACP portfolio ensuring seamless integration and optimal system performance throughout the product lifecycle.

This is an onsite role based in Tucson AZ .

What You Will Do

  • Provide technical oversight and leadership for an interdisciplinary team developing an RF subsystem and its component CCAs.
  • Act as the technical interface between individual contributors and program leadership.
  • Work in a factory lab setting to test and troubleshoot circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and their next higher assemblies.
  • Mentor design engineers and production engineers to foster technical growth.
  • Travel as required to oversee supplier activities and ensure program success.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelors in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following :
  • RF circuit card design and fabrication.

  • RF subassembly test and troubleshooting.
  • Simulation of RF products.
  • Experience with any combination of the following tools :
  • Mentor DX Designer or equivalent.

  • High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent.
  • SystemVue / Genesys or equivalent.
  • Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent.
  • Qualifications We Prefer

  • Advanced degree in engineering mathematics physics or a related engineering discipline.
  • Proficiency in preparing and reviewing technical documentation.
  • Prior experience as a technical leader of RF hardware design activities.
  • Responsibility for cost and schedule performance reporting.
  • Experience in mentorship or apprenticeship roles.
  • Proficiency in architecting and defining requirements for complex RF products.
  • Background in designing for manufacturability producibility and cost constraints including yield and margin analysis.
  • Experience with missile radar systems or similar technologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Knowledge of mixed signal electronics and practical experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
  • Expertise in design and testing of areas such as :
  • Broadband / superheterodyne receiver design.

  • Cascade analysis.
  • Automatic gain control (AGC) scheduling.
  • Filter design and fabrication.
  • Circuit card assembly design and fabrication.
  • High-speed data converter test / characterization.
  • High-power RF design or test.
  • Ability to analyze trade space between system needs and technical solutions.
  • 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.

    Learn More & Apply Now!

    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 101000 USD - 203000 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 :

    Staff IC

    Key Skills

    Electrical Engineering,System Design,C / C++,Computer Networking,LabView,PCB,5G,Sensors,Signal Processing,3G,Matlab,4G / LTE

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 203000 - 203000

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