Senior RF Electrical Engineer (ONSITE)

Pratt & Whitney; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior RF Electrical Engineer to join their innovative team in Marlborough, MA. This role involves designing and testing advanced RF and Microwave hardware for critical communication and radar systems. You will engage in complex problem-solving, utilizing cutting-edge simulation tools and RF test equipment. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Plan

Relocation assistance

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in RF/Microwave circuit design and simulation.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and test RF/Microwave circuits up to 50 GHz.
• Provide solutions to technical problems in RF design.

Skills

Microwave Circuit Simulation

RF Circuit Design

RF Test Equipment

Circuit Level Design

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Keysight ADS

CST

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-03-27

Country: United States of America

Location: MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is looking for an Senior RF Electrical Engineer. The Hardware Engineering Center (HWEC) is an engineering organization that focuses on product producibility and mission assurance. It is a vital link in the integrated product development process that allows RTX / Collins to introduce reliable new products faster, better, and more economically.

The RF/Microwave Section is located in Marlborough, MA and is part of the Collins Protected Communications Systems (PCS) business unit. This section designs and tests RF and Microwave electronic hardware such as frequency references, fixed and agile frequency synthesizers, upcoverters/exciters, downconverters/receivers, low noise amplifiers, and solid state power amplifiers for satellite communication and RADAR systems. Efforts include developing circuits using microstrip/stripline and performing circuit simulations and validation of design models using the Keysight Advance Design System (ADS) and Computer Simulation Technology (CST) at frequencies up to 50 GHz. Our designs satisfy rigorous requirements of Navy, Army, and Air Force programs. The section also performs technical & cost trade studies, and product selection for commercially available components. All designs incorporate Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) techniques including a high level of simulation and prototyping necessary to validate the simulations and to develop statistical margins.

What You Will Do

1. Provide recommendations and solutions to a variety of technical problems of appropriate scope and complexity
2. Work independently or in small groups
3. Perform design tasks using RF simulation tools
4. Accept a requirement specification then develop, simulate, document, support, debug, and test various types of RF/Microwave circuit level / board level designs up to 50 GHz with first pass success
5. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

Qualifications You Must Have

1. Experience in simulating microwave circuits (including component & PWB parasitics)
2. Must be able to design, simulate, and test RF circuits up to 50 GHz using simulation tools; RF circuits include filters, amplifiers, phase locked loops, mixers, etc.
3. Experience with the following RF/Microwave building blocks: Amplifier, Analog-To-Digital Converter (A/D), Attenuator, Digital-To-Analog Converter (D/A), Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS), Directional Coupler, Frequency Mixer, Lowpass/Bandpass/Highpass Filter, Oscillator, Power Divider, RF Switch, Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), Voltage Reference, Voltage Variable Attenuator
4. Must have a complete understanding of the following RF/Microwave concepts & terminology: dB, dBc, dBi, dBm, Bandwidth, EIRP, G/T, Gain, Gain Compression, Gain Flatness, Intermodulation Products, Isolation, Noise Figure, Phase & Amplitude Settling, Phase Noise, Return Loss, Spurious, Third Order Intercept, and VSWR
5. Experience using RF/Microwave test equipment such as a Network Analyzer with calibrations kits, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, RF Power Meter, Oscilloscope
6. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
7. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
8. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

What We Offer

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
3. Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
4. Tuition reimbursement program
5. Student Loan Repayment Program
6. Life insurance and disability coverage
7. Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
8. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
9. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
10. Adoption Assistance
11. Autism Benefit
12. Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
13. Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
14. Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
15. Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
16. Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
17. This position is eligible for relocation assistance
18. And more!

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#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications :
• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 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.

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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