RF Sensor Range Engineer

The candidate will be responsible for leading and shaping RF sensor measurement technology within the company. The selected candidate will also be expected to contribute to diverse teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks, and work with the engineering organizations to establish technology roadmaps, enable modernization, and contribute to general innovation. The candidate will also need an intimate knowledge of the C/C++ programming language to develop software and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for sensor test equipment as well as familiarity and competence to develop VHDL firmware for FPGA devices. In addition, the candidate will work with government personnel and programs, and define and refine requirements to validate hardware compliance.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Develop requirements for RF sensor and antenna test ranges
• Design test equipment and implement those designs in upcoming test range facilities
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.
• Work with sensor and range manufacturing suppliers
• Software and firmware development for antenna range rest equipment
• Software development for communication with advanced sensor technology
• GUI development for Raytheon created test execution software
• Software design and integration for advanced RF data collection techniques
• Data processing and analysis of antenna data collections
• Provide support to multiple programs as a Subject Matter Expert for advanced sensor technology
• Mentor and train range operators to operate multiple antenna test ranges across the site
• Oversee and provide support to operators for day-to-day operation of antenna test ranges

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
  • C/C++ Programming experience
  • Familiarity with VHDL FPGA programming language
  • Experience developing software and GUIs with Visual Studio and Lab/Windows CVI
  • Experience with digital and communication interfaces of advanced sensors
• 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 clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers in design reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• 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
• Experience presenting to FRB, ERB, CCB, MRB, etc.
• Understanding of near-field-to-far-field processing algorithms
• Understanding of complex threat environments and battlefields
• Experience with being a Cost Account Manager or Integrate Product Team Lead
• Proficiency with Python, MATAB and/or other high level scientific programming languages
• Experience interfacing with multiple different groups to create and manage weekly, monthly, and yearly testing schedules
• Adept at doing hands on integration and handling of hardware
• Creating documentation and procedures for optimizing how tests are executed
• Managing and delegating tasks to employees of multiple disciplines

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.

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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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 candidate's 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 company's 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.

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