Principal RF Sensor and Calibration Specialist

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.

About the role

The Effector RF Design department at Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Sensor Engineer to serve as a Sensor Design Specialist for new advanced technology missile contracts. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF antenna technology, driving innovation, and shaping the future of advanced missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute the development and design of specialized RF sensor hardware, technical data packages, and detailed performance requirements
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to ensure design compliance
• Analyze internal and external simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements
• Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the RF sensor systems, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications
• Work with RF sensor manufacturing suppliers as a subject matter expert and responsible engineer
• Evaluate RF sensor designs across the company as a non-advocate reviewer, to ensure performance compliance risks are mitigated

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
• Experience with antenna design, including concept trades/studies, preliminary and final design, and/or qualification processes.
• Experience in simulation and modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP.
• Experience with broad range of RF sensor measurements and in evaluating post-processed data.

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.