Principal RF Sensor and Calibration Specialist
$107,500–$204,500 year
On-siteTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Drive and execute the development and design of specialized RF sensor hardware, technical data packages, and detailed performance requirements. Analyze internal and external simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements, then create and ensure proper review of all documentation including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications. Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams to ensure design compliance and collaborate with RF sensor manufacturing suppliers as a subject matter expert. Evaluate RF sensor designs across the company as a non-advocate reviewer to mitigate performance compliance risks. This onsite role at Raytheon's Effector RF Design department supports new advanced technology missile contracts, requiring a Secret clearance and 8+ years of antenna design experience.
Required Qualifications
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance
- Ability to obtain special program access after start
- Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
- Advanced Degree in a related field
- Minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
- 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
- Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance
- Ability to obtain special program access after start
Desired Qualifications
- Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering
- Experience designing and testing antenna systems for seeker, datalink, flight termination, GPS, and telemetry applications
- Proficiency in analyzing sensor gain data collections and processing
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to present technical data to stakeholders and customers
- Experience presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), and Manufacturing Review Board (MRB)
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or other scientific programming languages
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURM
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively
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