Radar Systems Test Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is seeking candidates to join the Radar System Special Test Equipment group. The role focuses on creating requirements, designing and integrating test equipment for Raytheon Radar systems, and performing qualification and validation tasks.

Qualifications include a STEM degree and RF engineering experience; CAD tools like Creo/OrCAD are preferred. Travel up to 25% may be required, with on-site work in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM obtained by start date.
• Experience in RF Engineering.
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo, OrCAD or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create requirements, design, integrate and validate test equipment for Raytheon Radar systems.
• Write requirements for test equipment design and avionics simulation equipment.
• Travel 5-25% domestically and internationally.

Skills

RF Engineering

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Creo

OrCAD

Job description

Position Details

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01. Role Type: Onsite. Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

What You Will Do

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. Join the Radar System Special Test Equipment group within the Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities center where you will be expected to create requirements, design, integrate and sell-off test equipment used for development and production of the Raytheon Radar systems. Write Requirements for Test Equipment Design custom test equipment and avionics simulation equipment Checkout Panels and Cables Integration, test and sell-off of Special Test Equipment (STE) with Radar Hardware Assist with the Qualification and development testing of the Radar Systems Travel is required 5-25% of the time, both domestically and International.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
• Experience in Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering.
• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as Creo, OrCAD or equivalent.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience in digital signal processing, real-time embedded software and Field Programmable Gate Array development.
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience.

Additional Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

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

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.

What We Offer

• Relocation eligible

Benefits

• 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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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 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.

Application Window

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.

Company Overview

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 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.