Principal RF Data Link Engineer
Principal RF Data Link Engineer
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$ 203000 - 203000
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Job Description
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02 Tucson AZ 85756 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance:
DoD Clearance: SecretAt 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.
Effector RF Products is currently searching for Electrical Engineers who have experiencedesigning wireless communication and data links. This role includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration. Products we develop support data link applications on a variety of tactical missile programs.
The Data Link subsystems team develops the next generation of high capacity covert and agile data links. From space based to terrestrial RF links Raytheon develops RF data link subsystems for the most challenging environments. As a member of this team within the RF Products department your tasks may include:
Communications systems design
Data link hardware development
Algorithm development
Digital signal processing
This position is an onsite role located in Tucson AZ.
What You Will Do:
- Perform and/or 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.
- Testing verifying and validating communication and signal processing algorithm requirements and performance in laboratory or field test environments.
- Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews peer reviews briefings to internal leadership and external customers for all phases of development tasks.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in programming and / or simulation experience in MATLAB SIMULINK C/C or equivalent language.
- Eight (8) years of experience and / or coursework with two or more of the following:
- Communication theory
- Digital signal processing
- Probability theory
- Stochastic signal processing
- RF and electromagnetic theory
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a focus in digital communications communications systems design data link hardware development waveform algorithm development and or digital signal processing.
- Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems.
- Experience with waveform simulations using modulations schemes such as: PSK FSK OFDM and QAM.
- Familiar with common RF impairments: Phase noise multipath and Doppler.
- Link budget and propagation modeling for end to end system evaluation.
- Strong understanding of RF transceiver and front end design and common tradeoffs in RF designs for communication systems.
- Familiarity with antenna design parameters.
- Familiarity with fixed point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification.
- Familiarity with wireless fading model simulation.
- Knowledge of Layer 2 and above.
- Strong technical and interpersonal skills with desire to support enterprise initiatives.
- Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.
- Background in designing for manufacturability producibility and cost constraints.
- Group management skills leadership skills and strong communication skills.
- Strong problem solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
- Experience leading multidiscipline teams to develop RF Products.
- Background in managing costs and schedule.
- Working on front end of the business such as proposals and technology roadmaping
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.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Learn More & Apply Now!
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: salary range for this role is 101000 USD - 203000 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 candidates 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 companys 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
