Principal Radar Receiver / Exciter Integration & Test Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Radar Receiver / Exciter Integration & Test Engineer. This exciting role involves solving complex technical challenges in radar systems, integrating hardware with software, and ensuring optimal performance through data analysis and calibration. You will collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to troubleshoot and resolve issues, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that enhance national defense capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in RF and Radar systems design and integration.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB and C/C++ are essential.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems in Radar and Receiver Exciter design.
• Responsible for data analysis, calibration, and integration of systems.

Skills

RF and/or Radar systems

System Integration

Verification and Validation

Programming in MATLAB

Programming in C/C++

RF Circuit design and analysis

I&Q data processing and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in Electrical/RF Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Principal Radar Receiver / Exciter Integration & Test Engineer

Principal Radar Receiver / Exciter Integration & Test Engineer

Apply locations MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id 01749019

Date Posted: 2025-01-27

Country: United States of America

Location: MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

Raytheon's Receiver, Exciter, and Back-End Processing (REBEP) Department is the focal point for receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology within Raytheon. The department is responsible for the design, development, integration, and support to production builds, and lifecycle support of Raytheon products.

What You Will Do

• This position is for a multi-disciplined Principal Radar Receiver / Exciter Integration & Test Engineer.

• Solve complex technical problems and provide highly innovative and ingenious solutions in Radar and Receiver Exciter design, analysis, integration, and test.

• Liaison between many Radar system components.

• Responsible for Radar Receiver Exciter data analysis and calibration, integration of hardware with firmware and software, and resolving system level issues that may stem from software or hardware anomalies.

• Support system and subsystem level radar integration planning, execution, and reporting.

• Resolve complex technical issues seen during design, integration, and test of Radar Receiver and Exciter sub-systems.

• Analyze Radar and Receiver data to identify and resolve system performance issues.

• Develop calibration solutions for receiver/exciters to meet top level radar performance specifications.

• Work across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering disciplines to troubleshoot hardware and software issues outside of Receiver and Exciter Subsystems.

• May require up to a one (1) year assignment at a different location, such as shipyard locations (i.e. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS; Navy’s Land Based integration facility in Mount Laurel, NJ).

• Requires extended hours, as well as off-shift hours, and traveling (Domestic/International) with short notice.

• This 1st shift role is 100% on-site and will be based either in Andover, Tewksbury, or Woburn, MA, with travel between multiple sites anticipated.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years’ of prior work experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ of prior work experience.

• Experience with RF and/or Radar systems.

• 3+ years’ of experience in two or more of the following areas:

  • System or subsystem Integration, Verification and Validation.

  • Radar and/or receiver systems design and integration.

  • Programming in MATLAB, C/C++.

  • RF Circuit design and analysis.

  • In-phase and quadrature (I&Q data) processing and analysis.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science in Electrical/RF Engineering.

• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and finding technical solutions to complex requirements.

• Experience with root cause identification, corrective action implementation and associated documentation.

• Experience with Digital Signal Processing techniques and FPGA implementation.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MATLAB skills.

• Technical background in any of the following areas:

  • Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning.

  • Filter design and fabrication.

  • Circuit card assembly and fabrication.

  • High speed data converter test / characterization.

  • Low Noise RF source design and test experience.

  • Radar System calibration design.

  • I&Q data processing and analysis.

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!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

• Clearance Information: 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.

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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.