Principal RF Sensor and Calibration Specialist
$107.5k - $204.5kPrattwhitney
Security Clearance
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 – Ability to obtain interim clearance is required prior to start date.
Location
Tucson, AZ
Responsibilities
- Drive and execute the development and design of specialized RF sensor hardware, technical data packages, and detailed performance requirements.
- Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. to ensure design compliance.
- Analyze internal and external simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements.
- Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the RF sensor systems, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications.
- Work with RF sensor manufacturing suppliers as a subject matter expert and responsible engineer.
- Evaluate RF sensor designs across the company as a non-advocate reviewer to ensure performance compliance risks are mitigated.
Qualifications – Required
- Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience with antenna design, including concept trades/studies, preliminary and final design, and/or qualification processes.
- Experience in simulation and modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP.
- Experience with a broad range of RF sensor measurements and in evaluating post-processed data.
Qualifications – Preferred
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience designing and testing antenna systems for seeker, datalink, flight termination, GPS, and telemetry applications.
- Proficiency in analyzing sensor gain data collections and processing.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to present technical data to stakeholders and customers.
- Experience presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board, Engineering Review Board, Change Control Board, and Manufacturing Review Board.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or other scientific programming languages.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing environments and schedulers such as SLURM.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively.
Benefits & Compensation
Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. Eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential annual incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining agreement.
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.
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