Principal RF System Analysis Engineer

Prattwhitney; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Plano, TX is seeking a Principal RF Systems Analysis Engineer to support design, integration, and test of advanced radar RF subsystems. You will lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers while tackling RF data analysis, spectral purity, and failure investigations.

The role requires daily on-site presence, travel up to 25%, and active DoD Top Secret clearance. Competitive benefits and a path to senior technical leadership are provided.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• A minimum of 8 years related experience in analysis of RF data, fault isolation, troubleshooting the system to WRA/LRU/Sub-system level.
• Experience in analysis of RF, mixed-signal data and high-speed digital and optical hardware.
• Experience with RF related equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes and/or DMM's.
• Experience with Digital Receiver Exciter (DREX) Subassemblies.
• Experience with generating analysis tools using MatLab.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting failure investigations and providing recommendations to address systemic issues and to prevent recurrence.
• Engage directly with the suppliers and subcontractors to support design reviews, requirement verification, production readiness, failure investigations, and hardware performance improvements.
• Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver advanced airborne radar and sensor capabilities.
• Collaboration with Systems Engineers to develop and implement solutions.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risk.
• Generate technical reports to present to management and the customer.

Skills

RF data analysis

Fault isolation

Troubleshooting RF system

DREX/Subassemblies

MatLab

RF measurement equipment

Security clearance DoD Top Secret

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

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 type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret. Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Advanced Radar RF & Systems Engineering Department has an immediate need for a Principal RF Systems Analysis Engineer to support the design, integration, production, test, and sustainment of advanced radar RF subsystems. The ideal candidate will have experience with RF signal chains, frequency conversion architectures, RF measurements, noise figure analysis, spectral purity, and subsystem verification. The successful candidate will work across Systems, Hardware, Test, Software, and Manufacturing teams to investigate and resolve complex issues encountered during development, production, qualification, fielded operations while supporting advanced airborne radar and sensor programs. This position will reside within the Radar Power Production Design Support section that supports the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) program.

What You Will Do

• Conducting failure investigations and providing recommendations to address systemic issues and to prevent recurrence.
• Engage directly with the suppliers and subcontractors to support design reviews, requirement verification, production readiness, failure investigations, and hardware performance improvements.
• Analysis tool development in support of problem identification and resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver advanced airborne radar and sensor capabilities.
• Collaboration with Systems Engineers to develop and implement solutions.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risk.
• Generate technical reports to present to management and the customer.

This position requires daily on-site support and is not open to remote work possibilities. Up to 25% travel to suppliers, manufacturing and integration sites on an as needed basis.

What You Will Learn

• Work across functions to resolve issues.
• Generate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.
• Achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact to the program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• A minimum of 8 years related experience in analysis of RF data, fault isolation, troubleshooting the system to WRA/LRU/Sub-system level.
• Experience in analysis of RF, mixed-signal data and high-speed digital and optical hardware.
• Experience with RF related equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes and/or DMM's.
• Experience with Digital Receiver Exciter (DREX) Subassemblies.
• Experience with generating analysis tools using MatLab.
• 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.

We Prefer

• Ability to support multiple site locations operations in a fast paced, dynamic, and results-based production environment.
• Experience working on a production program.
• Experience generating and presenting preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

• 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
• 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.

Security Clearance

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2000 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.