Principal RF/HW Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an RF Systems/Hardware Engineer in Aurora, CO. The role involves troubleshooting, system maintenance, and engineering support for complex RF systems. Candidates should have a strong background in RF systems engineering, experience with schematics, and a degree in STEM. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting RF ground systems engineering activities.
• Experience generating and managing requirements.
• Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis and support for RF systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system outages.
• Monitor equipment and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Communication

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO112: Buckley AFB 18500 East 6th Ave 18500 East 6th Avenue Buckley AFB, 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:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced RF Systems/Hardware Engineer to provide engineering analysis, baseline management, operations and maintenance, system enhancement, and integration support. This position will be responsible for ensuring successful operation, maintenance, and sustainment of the hardware associated with a complex high priority operational communications system.Responsibilities also include establishing requirements for new software and system hardware enhancements, supporting efforts for new capabilities, and development and refinement of operational/engineering processes and procedures.

What You Will Do

The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will be expected to have the technical skills to troubleshoot, document, and resolve system outages and other issues that may be encountered during operation of the system. This includes the collection of diagnostic data, accurately documenting problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools, restoring system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of the system.The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will provide support to include storing, retrieving, and manipulating data for analysis and troubleshooting of system capabilities and requirements; utilizing analytic devices such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers for troubleshooting; monitoring functioning of equipment and making necessary modifications to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications; support the generation of concept of operations and provide recommendations for system architecture.

• Must be able to support occasional travel (both CONUS and OCONUS). Must be able to support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice.
• Must be able to provide occasional after hour call-in support.
• Must be able to work at heights and successfully complete safety requirements for antenna/tower training.
• Active and transferrable TS/SCI with polygraph U.S. government issued clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access prior to start date.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Prior experience supporting RF ground systems engineering activities for a satellite communications system.
• Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and/or managing requirements.
• Experience with RF systems engineering including developing and/or maintaining schematics, analyses, block diagrams, system Bill of Materials (BOMs) and design review packages.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Influence design performance & cost trade-offs for proposed engineering changes.
• Contribute effectively on design teams and provide technical insight to the team members.
• Apply previous knowledge and experience to provide recommendations for development of new operational concepts, architecture,and to increase efficiencies within the existing system.
• Support design performance & cost trade-off studies for proposed engineering changes.
• Proficient use of Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes.
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

• Experience working with vendors for the timely repair and tracking of critical operational hardware.
• Experience upgrading hardware supported byWindows and Linux based systems.
• Previous experience working with systems supported by Linux operating systems.
• Highly articulate with strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Technical ability to identify and document system related RF capability enhancements through generation and submittal ofWhite Papers and other submittals.

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Location Information: This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO

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. 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 company’s 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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