RF Data Link Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an engineer to perform concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses, and develop data link models and signal processing algorithms in high-fidelity simulations.

You will test, verify, and validate requirements in laboratory or field environments, support design reviews, and present briefings to internal leadership and external customers. This onsite role offers relocation assistance and competitive RTX benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of programming or simulation experience in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Two years of exposure to communication theory, DSP, probability, stochastic signal processing, RF theory.

Responsibilities

• Perform concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses and demonstrate data link capabilities.
• Conduct hardware and software communication architecture trade studies.
• Develop, prototype, and test data link models and signal processing algorithms in high-fidelity simulations and support hardware implementation.
• Test, verify, and validate communication and signal processing requirements and performance in lab or field environments.
• Provide engineering support through project design reviews, peer reviews, and briefings to leadership and customers.

Skills

MATLAB

SIMULINK

C/C++

Data link theory

RF theory

Education

STEM degree

Tools

VHDL

RF simulation tools

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 detailed high‑fidelity simulations and support hardware implementation.
• Testing, verifying and validating 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in programming and/or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language.
• Two (2) years of experience and/or coursework with two or more of the following categories:
  • Communication theory
  • Digital signal processing
  • Probability theory
  • Stochastic signal processing
  • RF and electromagnetic theory

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering with a focus in digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, and digital signal processing.
• Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems.
• Experience with waveform simulations using modulation schemes such as PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM.
• Familiar with common RF impairments: Phase noise, multipath, and Doppler.
• Link budget and propagation modeling for end-to-end system evaluation.
• Strong understanding of RF transceiver and front-end design and common tradeoffs in RF designs for communication systems.
• Familiarity with antenna design parameters.
• Familiarity with fixed point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification. Familiarity with wireless fading model simulation.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and above.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills with desire to support enterprise initiatives.
• Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.
• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

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.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ and is eligible for relocation assistance.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 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.