RF & Microwave Engineer II

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks an experienced RF/Microwave engineer to design, test and mature microwave circuits and assemblies from concept through production. You'll work with hardware and software teams and contribute to special test equipment development.

Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least two years in RF/Microwave products, proficiency with Keysight ADS, HFSS, and related tools, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM field.
• Minimum 2 years of RF/Microwave experience.
• Experience with high-frequency circuits from baseband to millimeter wave.
• Experience with lab equipment and test instruments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and test Microwave RF circuits and assemblies through production.
• Support hardware/software design and equipment selections.
• Develop Special Test Equipment, validation, and certification.
• Present technical data packages in program reviews and meetings.
• Collaborate with a focused team in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

RF/Microwave products

High frequency circuits

Satellite/defense experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Keysight ADS

National Instruments AWR Microwave Office

Sonnet EM

Ansys HFSS

AutoCAD

C

C++

LabWindows CVI

Matlab

NI TestStand

Job description

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.

What You Will Do

A successful candidate is someone who has experience working in a fast moving, high-octane environment with prior success in designing and testing Microwave RF circuits, Radio Frequency Assemblies (RFAs), Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs), Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) & Production support. Test experience in high frequency circuits ranging from baseband to millimeter wave is required. Module and Unit level experience along with a broad understanding of Receiver / Exciters and Systems level requirements is advantageous. The candidate will support Hardware and Software design and equipment selections, develop Special Test equipment (including validation & certification), conduct testing and integration, and see the product from development through production & post-production technical support phases. The successful candidate will create and present technical data packages for program management during regularly scheduled meetings as well as various design reviews. The individual should be self-motivated, possess a proactive approach to problem solving, and be prepared to work with a focused team with an innovative mindset.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree
• A minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience in RF/Microwave products
• Experience in software tools including: Keysight ADS, National Instruments AWR Microwave Office, Sonnet EM, Ansys HFSS, AutoCAD or comparable
• Experience with high frequency circuits ranging from baseband to millimeter wave
• Experience in lab equipment including Special Test Equipment, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and/or Power Meters
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post-start is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• In Special Test Equipment (STE) Hardware and Software design, experienced using lab equipment
• Experience in software tools including C, C++, LabWindows, CVI, Matlab, NI Test Stand or comparable

What We Offer

• Salary range: 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD.
• 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.
• 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.

Location

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

Equal Opportunity

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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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.