Senior Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Design Engineer

Senior Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Design Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Design Engineer within our Airborne Radar Electronics Design Hardware Engineering directorate. This role will be an on-site position located in El Segundo, California.

The Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer will be responsible for participating in the development of state-of-the-art circulators, radiators, filters, and passive components. The primary role for this individual will be to perform design analysis, verification, troubleshooting, and testing for circulators/radiators and RF/microwave sub-components used in phased array antennas. The individual must have experience in microwave measurement and verification techniques and contain a working knowledge of simulation tools and microwave test equipment. The Senior RF/Microwave Design Engineer will have knowledge and experience in designing circuits for implementation in printed circuit board materials as well as ceramic substrates. The successful candidate will be capable of making technical presentations to peers, program leadership, and customers and assist program management in new business development.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience designing, simulating, implementing, testing, integrating, verifying, validating and delivering RF/Microwave products.
• Experience with using Ansys HFSS, CST, or FEKO.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave.
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave.
• Specific design experience with one or more of the following products: phased array antennas, radiating elements, beam formers, power splitters, feed networks, couplers, filters, circulators, RF modules/assemblies.
• Experience with microwave test equipment and calibration techniques especially use of a vector network analyzer; or experience in antenna range testing.
• Experience with antenna range test techniques.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations.
• Experience with requirement generation and verification.
• Experience using Keysight ADS, Matlab, and AutoCAD.
• Hardware experience at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.
• Leadership experience including coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to junior team members.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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.