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RTX · 3 weeks ago

Sr. RF (Radio Frequency) Design Engineer

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $182K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Sr. RF Design Engineer to work on Electronic Warfare electronics product development, focusing on design, analysis, simulation, validation, and testing of RF/microwave products and subsystems.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and/or participate in an analog/digital team to help define the signals between analog and digital interfaces

Design and hands-on testing of microwave components, circuit boards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities

Be a part of a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle

Mentor interns and early-in-career engineering staff

Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required

Qualification

RF/microwave circuit designElectromagnetic simulation toolsPCB layoutAnalog CCAs designHands-on microwave testingEMI analysisSelf-studyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in one of these fields with a minimum of 3 years experience with RF/microwave circuit design

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)

Preferred

Requires advanced engineering knowledge typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience

Experience with RF/microwave and antennas including experience typically acquired through attainment of a university degree or possession of an amateur radio license

Previous work experience in the RF/microwave discipline

Familiarity with industry standard RF/microwave circuit design software and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout

Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics' Xpedition and analytical tools such as MATLAB

Designing and testing analog CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies), including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design

Experience in electrical interconnects and transmission line design

Understanding of EMI analysis and mitigation techniques

Propensity for learning through self-study and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience in a production environment

Hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees