Senior RF Data Link Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers in Tucson, Arizona, for a role focused on advanced data link technologies for missile programs. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in MATLAB and C/C++. The position includes a competitive salary and various benefits.

Responsibilities involve evaluating performance studies and collaborating with customers on technical aspects. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in programming and/or simulation.
• Experience with communication theory, digital signal processing, and RF theory.

Responsibilities

• Perform concept and performance trade studies for data link communication.
• Develop, prototype, and test data link models and communication signal processing.
• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and manage schedules.

Skills

Programming and/or simulation using MATLAB

Communication theory

Digital signal processing

RF and electromagnetic theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

SIMULINK

C/C++

Job description

Role Overview

Advanced Effector Guidance Systems at Raytheon is seeking Electrical Engineers with experience designing wireless communication and data links for tactical missile programs. The role focuses on designing, testing, and supporting high‑capacity, covert, and agile data link technologies for both space‑based and terrestrial RF applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and 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.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical support, and manage program delivery schedules.
• Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews, peer reviews, and briefings to internal leadership and external customers for all phases of development tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Five (5) years of experience in programming and/or simulation using MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or an equivalent language.
• Experience with communication theory, digital signal processing, probability theory, stochastic signal processing, and RF and electromagnetic theory.
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering focusing on digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, or digital signal processing.
• Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems and waveform simulations using modulation schemes such as PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM.
• Familiarity with common RF impairments (phase noise, multipath, Doppler), link budget and propagation modeling, RF transceiver and front‑end design tradeoffs, antenna design parameters, fixed‑point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification, and wireless fading model simulation.
• Knowledge of Layer2 and above protocols.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills, ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight, background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints, and leadership/group management experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $86,800–$165,200USD.

Relocation assistance is available. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and union agreement.

EEO 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, 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 federal law.