Senior Telemetry and Flight Terminations Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking experienced hardware electrical engineers in Tucson, Arizona, to support the design and test of electronic products. Applicants must hold a degree in STEM and have previous experience related to electronics design, including analog circuits and systems integration.

The position comes with a competitive salary range of 86,800 USD to 165,200 USD, benefits including medical and retirement plans, and a 9/80 work schedule offering every other Friday off. U.S. citizenship is required due to government security clearance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electronics design.
• Experience with analog electronics design.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and document analog and mixed-signal circuitry.
• Assist in subsystem PCB design.
• Conduct make/buy trade studies and design PCB assemblies.

Skills

Electronics design

Systems/subsystems experience

Electrical design specifications

Analog electronics design

MATLAB/MathCAD

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

MathCAD

Mathematica

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. The Hardware Electrical Engineering Team is looking for experienced engineers who have electronics knowledge to support design and test of electronic products and systems.

Security Clearance Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. DoD Clearance: Secret. Active and existing clearance required after day one.

What You Will Do

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and document analog and mixed‑signal electronics circuitry.
• Assist in designing electronics at the subsystem or PCB level.
• Help see PCB development through its design phases, from requirements definition to initial integration testing.
• Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for FTS and/or TM designs.
• Generate and compile all required analysis and documentation verifying compliance with program and performance requirements.
• Perform make/buy trade studies, design application‑specific printed circuit board assemblies, and work with leading industry suppliers of antennas, transmitters, encoders, and flight termination components.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with electronics design, with emphasis on systems and/or subsystems.
• Experience utilizing and creating electrical design specifications.
• Experience with analog electronics design, including one or more of the following: FETs/BJTs, op‑amp, high/low/band‑pass filters, clock/data termination, comparator circuits, A/D converters, level shifters, and load switches.
• Experience using tools such as MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica, or other similar tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A self‑starter, a quick learner, able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time‑management skills.
• Experience communicating and documenting technical topics at the small team level.
• Experience with Flight Termination and/or Telemetry systems design.
• Experience with electronics laboratory testing and troubleshooting.
• Professional experience with the ECAD process and a conceptual understanding of the layout and routing concerns specific to RF circuit cards.
• Experience in any one of the following:
  • Designing using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and digital interfaces.
  • System grounding schemes and resolving ground reference issues.
  • Developing requirements and test plans.
  • Electrical interface control documents.
  • Power supply design.
  • Detailed printed circuit board layout.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation.
• Benefits include 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.