Principal Hardware Integration, Analysis & Test Engineer

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At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression creating a safer more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheons Receiver/Exciter & Processing Architecture (REPA) Department is the focal point for receiver exciter beam steering and signal processing technology within the company. Our department is responsible for the design development integration and lifecycle support of Raytheons radar product portfolio.

We are seeking a Principal Hardware Integration Analysis & Test Engineer excited about the opportunity to sit at the intersection of radar hardware firmware software and signal processing and make it all work together. Join a growing Integration & Test Suite (ITS) team whose common toolset currently supports more than six active radar programs across S- C- X- and UHF-Band systems.

Dig into RF and IQ data to find the root cause of hard problems the kind where the answer isnt obvious and the stakes are real.

What You Will Do:

• Perform Receiver/Exciter hardware software and firmware design verification tests across multiple radar bands and programs and figure out what the data is telling you.

• Resolve complex technical issues seen during design integration and test of Radar Receiver and Exciter sub-systems.

• Build data analysis tools that give engineers and technicians answers faster and eventually building Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning tools do some of the heavy lifting.

• Work directly with hardware designers firmware developers software and systems engineers youll need to speak all four languages.

• Hands on hardware test and troubleshooting.

• Write use and maintain software that controls tests and characterizes real radar hardware from module level all the way to system integration.

• Interface directly with program engineering production and systems teams.

• This role is 100% on-siteand will be based in Tewksbury MA or Marlborough MA. Some travel is to be anticipated between multiple sites including Andover MA and Pelham NH.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• 5 years experience in two or more of the following areas:

  • Radar system or subsystem integration verification and validation

  • Programming in MATLAB or C/C

  • Microwave/RF system subsystem and/or Circuit Card Assembly design or test

• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with IQ and signal processing analysis in MATLAB C/C Python or equivalent.

• Experience with Linux and Git.

• Experience with Radar Receiver/Exciter design and/or design verification testing.

• Familiarity with radar system troubleshooting root cause identification and corrective action documentation.

• Technical background in high-speed data converter test/characterization radar system calibration digital signal processing cascade analysis or frequency planning.

• Exposure to AI/ML models or statistical process control concepts.

• Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a small collaborative technical team.

• Active / Existing Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

  The salary range for this role is 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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 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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