Job Information
Raytheon Technologies Principal RF Systems Engineer in Richardson, Texas
Date Posted:
2020-10-12-07:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd
, Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Job Responsibilities
Project execution with influence into requirements decomposition and hardware design
Design responsibilities will have a special emphasis on the hardware and system architecture
Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis, through design, testing, factory transition, and support of fielded systems
Technically plan, execute, and manage their project tasks to meet or exceed programmatic needs
Develop platform use cases based on customer concept of operations (CONOPS) through regular customer interaction
Provide insight to program leadership on implications of hardware changes to the system
Create and present task status and technical solutions to team members, engineering leadership, and customers
Develop hardware and systems requirements based on product, system level, and customer requirements
Design hardware to meet rigorous military requirements for platform, environment, functionality, cost, and Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP)
Test and verify designs that meet documented requirements
Create and execute test procedures to support the qualification of products to government standards
Lead early project risk identification, mitigation, and escalation
Adherence to and support of the Collins Aerospace process methodologies while developing and managing commitments to meet project financial and schedule deliverables and quality requirements
Utilize strong interaction and interpersonal skills to drive teams to success
Read and understand metrics to predict execution issues
Work with their team and other team leads to resolve complex issues
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 7 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required.
Critically sought skill: Thorough understanding and experience in using high potential AC/DC/RF electrical testers (Hipot) and safely conducting Hi-Pot tests
Knowledge of design and development processes with practical experience in multiple phases of the HW lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment
Extensive knowledge of RF systems and applications to electronic warfare, strategic communications or similar applications
Comprehensive knowledge of EMI/EMC, signal integrity analysis and electromagnetic theory
In-depth knowledge of microwave solid state circuits, high frequency test and Advanced RF System Design
Thorough knowledge of RF systems design including Receiver/Exciter architecture, Transmission Lines, Antennas, filters and Electromagnetic theory
Thorough understanding of RF Propagation physics from VLF all the way to millimetric wave propagation
Extensive knowledge of RF simulation\design tools (such as Microwave Office)
Knowledge of modulation schemes, frequency planning, and RF development tools
Electrical measurement equipment familiarity, including: DMM, LCR, Milli-ohm Meters, Hipot/Ground Bond Testers, Function Generators, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and digitizing Oscilloscopes
Well versed in communicating and interpreting technical information
Experience with configuration management tools and processes
Proven technical leadership of small technical teams
Capable of leading investigations for open ended complex problems
Understanding of earned value management techniques and philosophy and how it pertains to their project execution
Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while balancing priorities and schedules
Good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work well with others in a professional team environment
Motivated self-starter with strong analytical skills
Additional Qualifications Desired
Strong background and/or knowledge of Electronic Warfare Signal Analysis and Design
Experience as an Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Demonstrated experience in Timing analysis and signal integrity analysis tools (Mentor Hyperlynx, Quantum SI, or Microwave Office preferred)
Factory transition planning and support
Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation (SEER knowledge helpful)
Able to investigate problems to the root cause and then champion the creation and implementation of corrective actions
Highly proficient in earned value management techniques and philosophy
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
Autism Benefit
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Adoption Assistance
Best Doctors, second opinion program
And more!
Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
Note:
Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.