RF Data Link Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced engineer specializing in communication systems. Responsibilities include conducting trade studies, developing and testing communication models, and providing support through project reviews.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years of experience, including proficiency in MATLAB and C/C++. A comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Layer2 and above network layers.

Responsibilities

• Perform concept and performance trade studies.
• Develop, prototype, and test communication models.
• Provide engineering support in project design reviews.

Skills

MATLAB

C/C++

Digital signal processing

Communication theory

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

• Perform and/or evaluate concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses and demonstrate developed capabilities for data link communication applications.
• Perform hardware and software communication architecture trade studies.
• Develop, prototype, and test data link models and communication signal processing algorithms in high‑fidelity simulations and support hardware implementation.
• Test, verify, and validate communication and signal processing algorithm requirements and performance in laboratory or field test environments.
• Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews, peer reviews, briefings to internal leadership, and external customers for all phases of development tasks.
• Design communications systems, develop data link hardware, and create algorithms for digital signal processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of programming and/or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language.
• At least two of the following: communication theory, digital signal processing, probability theory, stochastic signal processing, RF and electromagnetic theory.
• Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with a focus in digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, or digital signal processing is preferred.
• Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems, waveform simulations (PSK, FSK, OFDM, QAM), and familiarity with common RF impairments (phase noise, multipath, Doppler).
• Knowledge of link budget and propagation modeling, RF transceiver and front‑end design tradeoffs, antenna design parameters, fixed‑point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification, wireless fading model simulation.
• Understanding of Layer2 and above network layers.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills, ability to support enterprise initiatives, prepare documentation with minimal oversight, and design for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

What We Offer

• Onsite role located in Tucson, AZ; eligibility for relocation assistance.
• Salary range: 68,900USD – 131,100USD.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.
• Potential for annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs subject to collective‑bargaining agreements.
• Opportunity to work on tactical missile programs and cutting‑edge RF data link subsystems for aerospace and defense missions.

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.