Senior Antenna & RF Sensor Test Chamber Architect & Integrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCherrybell Station Post Office, 1501, South Cherrybell Stravenue, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85726, United States
About Raytheon
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 Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role is designed for a leader who will shape the design and implementation of antenna, radome, and radar cross section (RCS) ranges and chambers. You will lead project teams, provide technical oversight, and work with the Engineering organization to establish technology roadmaps and drive innovation. Additionally, you will collaborate with government personnel to define and refine requirements, ensuring strict compliance for all range and chamber operations.
Hiring Process & Application
This position requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret) prior to your start date. U.S. citizenship is mandatory as only citizens are eligible for this clearance. The DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Cherrybell Station Post Office, 1501, South Cherrybell Stravenue, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85726, United States
Tucson, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDefine, analyze, simulate, and evaluate requirements for ranges and chambers with interdisciplinary teams
- check_circleOversee the implementation of new ranges and chambers
- check_circleLead project teams, delegate tasks, and provide technical oversight
- check_circleLead and shape the design and implementation of antenna, radome, and RCS ranges or chambers
- check_circleWork with government personnel to define and refine requirements for compliance validation
- check_circleContribute to engineering technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives
- check_circleCollaborate with chamber and range equipment suppliers
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. citizenship required
- verifiedActive and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) required
- verifiedAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
- verifiedBachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- verifiedMinimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
- verifiedExperience testing antennas or radomes in a chamber or test range
- verifiedExperience with the operation of an antenna, radome, and/or RCS chamber/range
- verifiedExperience with antenna and/or sensor measurement theory and range operation
Nice to Have
Master of Science (MS) or PhD in electrical engineering. Significant experience simulating and/or estimating the effects of propagation, reflections, and scattering on an antenna under test (AUT) in an anechoic chamber. Experience measuring hardware for RCS. Significant experience specifying, building, and validating antenna, radome, and/or RCS ranges/chambers. Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level scientific programming languages. Proficiency with high performance computing (HPC) environments and schedulers such as SLURM. Proficiency with modeling and simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, and GRASP. Experience designing and testing conformal antennas. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple sources. Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment with positive interaction. Demonstrated ability to put forth and drive technical execution plans. Knowledge of management processes, such as Earned Value. Experience presenting in technical reviews. Understanding of near-field-to-far-field processing algorithms. Experience designing datalink, flight termination, telemetry, and/or GPS antenna systems. Experience being a Cost Account Manager or Integrated Product Team Lead.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurancecheck_circle401(k) with company matchcheck_circleFlexible spending accountscheck_circleFlexible work schedulesEmployee assistance program
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Python, Matlab, Slurm, HFSS, CST, Feko, Sentr, Grasp, Earned Value, Near-Field-To-Far-Field Processing Algorithms.
Education: Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred; PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.
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A Senior Antenna & RF Sensor Test Chamber Architect & Integrator at Raytheon is responsible for the following: Define, analyze, simulate, and evaluate requirements for ranges and chambers with interdisciplinary teams; Oversee the implementation of new ranges and chambers; Lead project teams, delegate tasks, and provide technical oversight; and Lead and shape the design and implementation of antenna, radome, and RCS ranges or chambers.
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To qualify for the Senior Antenna & RF Sensor Test Chamber Architect & Integrator at Raytheon position, applicants should have: U.S. citizenship required; Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) required; Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date; Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM); Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience; and Experience testing antennas or radomes in a chamber or test range.
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Senior Antenna & RF Sensor Test Chamber Architect & Integrator at Raytheon is based in Cherrybell Station Post Office, 1501, South Cherrybell Stravenue, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85726, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Key skills for Senior Antenna & RF Sensor Test Chamber Architect & Integrator at Raytheon include Python; Matlab; Slurm; HFSS; CST; Feko; Sentr; and Grasp.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred; and PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.
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