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Raytheon · 1 day ago

Senior Principal RF Mechanical Engineer – Radome Technical Specialist (Onsite)

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is a leading defense contractor focused on providing advanced technology solutions. They are seeking a Senior Principal RF Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of high-temperature radomes and ensure their performance in complex environments, coordinating engineering activities and collaborating with suppliers.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering activities to perform complex trade studies and develop innovative designs for radomes operating in extreme environments

Provide technical expertise for the design, analysis, and integration of radome products, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and schedule requirements

Collaborate with suppliers and customers to procure and demonstrate advanced radome capabilities

Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for failure investigations involving radome components

Oversee radome-level design and testing processes, including design reviews, validation, and verification activities

Conduct trade studies on material substrates, including validating electrical properties and assessing affordability and manufacturability

Plan and execute comprehensive testing to characterize the RF, thermal, and structural performance of radomes

Act as the primary technical liaison to material and manufacturing suppliers, as well as test facilities, ensuring clear and effective communication and collaboration

Communicate task progress and influence strategic initiatives across teams, programs, and customer leadership

Represent the program at supplier reviews, customer meetings, and technical engagements, proposing strategies that address program goals

Qualification

Radome designRF testingMaterials analysisSupplier collaborationTechnical communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and 8 years of engineering experience, including any combination of the following:

Designing radomes for complex requirements and environments

Analyzing and testing materials and substrates for radome applications

Developing and executing RF testing of radomes to validate analyses

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

DoD Clearance: Secret

Preferred

Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers to ensure satisfaction and continued business

Extensive knowledge of supplier and industry capabilities related to RF materials and radomes

Hands-on experience testing RF structures in chambers and ranges

Familiarity with material inspection and scanning techniques such as CT scanning and ultrasound

Experience working with an array of suppliers involved in RF structure development and manufacturing (e.g., materials manufacturers, molding and machining shops, high-temperature testing facilities)

Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to audiences