Senior Microwave Photonics Engineer

Raytheon; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Raytheon in Columbia, MD is seeking a Principal Microwave Photonics Engineer to join our Subsystem Engineering and Photonics Group. You will design, simulate, build, and test next-generation photonic systems to meet customer needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in STEM with 8 years experience (or advanced degree with 5 years), plus microwave photonics experience. Travel up to 10% and ability to obtain security clearance; active TS/SCI preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience; or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
• Experience with microwave photonic systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, simulation, assembly, and testing of microwave photonic systems in support of internal and external R&D contracts
• Perform hands on testing and troubleshooting of photonic systems and components
• Collaborate in a multi-discipline team setting to solve complex engineering problems
• Perform and participate in internal and external technical reviews
• Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget
• Travel up to 10%, with some overnight travel.

Skills

Microwave photonics experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Physics/Optics/Photonic or EE

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Raytheon in Columbia, MD is seeking a Principal Microwave Photonics Engineer to join our Subsystem Engineering and Photonics Group. You will design, simulate, build, and test next-generation photonic systems to meet customer needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in STEM with 8 years experience (or advanced degree with 5 years), plus microwave photonics experience. Travel up to 10% and ability to obtain security clearance; active TS/SCI preferred.