Antenna and Microwave Engineer I

RTX; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 57,200 - 108,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies in Massachusetts is seeking an Antenna and Microwave Engineer to apply RF/Microwave theory and design to phased arrays, AESAs, CCAs, and system components. You will work on design, analysis, and hands-on testing across hardware and simulations.

The role requires collaboration with production, travel for integration, and clear communication of technical results; active DoD clearance may be required and U.S. citizenship is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least two years of relevant RF/Microwave experience
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics' Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab

Responsibilities

• Design RF microwave components and phased array applications
• Integration and test of component- and system-level phased array hardware
• Travel to integration sites and with customer and subcontractor facilities as required

Skills

Microwave/RF analysis

RF/microwave design

HFSS/ADS/CST tools

Matlab

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

Xpedition

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

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.

We have an opportunity for an Antenna and Microwave Engineer who is seeking to utilize their strong academic background and experience in RF/Microwave system theory and design, including architectures, subsystems, components and Active Electronically Steered Antennas (AESAs). The successful candidate will employ their working knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and analytical skills in electromagnetic and microwave theory.

Responsibilities include design and hands‑on testing of microwave components, cards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities. Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired.

The Antenna and Microwave Department provides innovative and affordable solutions to our customers in all business areas. We are responsible for designing phased array antenna systems including active and passive microwave components, radiators, radomes and a variety of RF subassemblies. We develop new technologies for advanced capabilities and provide support to all life‑cycle phases of the best radar systems in active worldwide deployments and grow our people with exciting new challenges, on‑the‑job training, mentoring and purposeful rotations.

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 50 Apple Hill Dr ASSABET BLDG

Security Clearance 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.

DoD Clearance: Secret

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

What You Will Do

• Design of RF microwave components and phased array applications
• Integration and test of component level and system level phased array hardware
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
  • Microwave/RF system, subsystem and component analysis, design and test
  • Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics' Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background designing and testing analog CCAs, including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design
• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
• Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
• Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems
• Strong hands on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)

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 offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Salary Range

57,200 USD - 108,800 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 candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.