Sr. Systems Engineer RF Systems/Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2024-10-31 Country: United States of America Location:

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Buckley AFB 18500 East 6th Ave 18500 East 6th Avenue Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA Position Role Type: Onsite At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat.

Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon Technologies currently has an opportunity for a qualified and experienced RF Systems/Hardware Engineer to provide engineering analysis, baseline management, operations and maintenance, system enhancement, and integration support. This position will be responsible for ensuring successful operation, maintenance, and sustainment of the hardware associated with a complex high priority operational communications system.

Responsibilities also include establishing requirements for new software and system hardware enhancements, supporting efforts for new capabilities, and development and refinement of operational/engineering processes and procedures. What You Will Do The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will be able to troubleshoot, document, and resolve system outages and other issues that may be encountered during operation of the system.

This includes the collection of diagnostic data, accurately documenting problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools, restoring system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of the system.

The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will provide support to include storing, retrieving, and manipulating data for analysis and troubleshooting of system capabilities and requirements; utilizing analytic devices such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers for troubleshooting; monitoring functioning of equipment and making necessary modifications to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications; supporting the generation of concept of operations and providing recommendations for system architecture. Qualifications You Must Have Prior experience supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) RF ground systems engineering activities for a satellite communications system. Proficient use of Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes.

Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and managing requirements. Experience with RF systems engineering, developing and maintaining schematics, analysis, block diagrams, system Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design review packages. Support design performance & cost trade-off studies for proposed engineering changes.

Must be able to apply previous knowledge and experience to provide recommendations for development of new operational concepts, architecture, and to increase efficiencies within the existing system. Must be able to provide occasional after hour call-in support. Must be able to support occasional travel (both CONUS and OCONUS). Must be able to support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice.

Highly articulate with strong written and verbal communications skills. Technical ability to identify and document system related RF capability enhancements through generation and submittal of White Papers and other submittals. Influence design performance & cost trade-offs for proposed engineering changes.

Contribute effectively on design teams and provide technical insight to the team members. Must be able to work at heights and successfully complete safety requirements for antenna/tower training. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance is required prior to start date with ability to obtain SAP. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Experience working with vendors for the timely repair and tracking of critical operational hardware.

Experience upgrading hardware supported by Windows and Linux based systems. Previous experience working with systems supported by Linux operating systems. Learn More & Apply Now RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense.

That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission.

Not just in this moment, but always. Additional Information: Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.

ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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