RF Data Link Engineer II

RTX Corp

Tucson, AZ

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Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Antenna Design, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication System Design, Communication Theory, Communications Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Data Modeling, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetism, Field Trials, Hardware Administration, Hardware Development, Hardware Simulation, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, MATLAB, Manufacturing Design, Mathematics, OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing), Performance Analysis, Probability Theory, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Project Design, Prototyping, RF Transceivers, RTX, Radio Frequency, Rehabilitation Act, Signal Processing, Signal Processing Algorithms, Simulation, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Data, Test Design, Testing, Trade Studies, United States Citizen, User Interface Design, VHDL Hardware Description Language, Waveforms, Wireless Communications
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Tucson, AZ
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30+ days ago

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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.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team is currently searching for Electrical Engineers who have experience designing wireless communication and data links. This role includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration.  Products we develop support data link applications on a variety of tactical missile programs.

The Data Link subsystems team develops the next generation of high capacity, covert, and agile data links. From space based to terrestrial RF links, Raytheon develops RF data link subsystems for the most challenging environments. As a member of this team within the RF Products department your tasks may include:

• Communications systems design Communications systems design

• Data link hardware development Data link hardware development

• Algorithm development Algorithm development

• Digital signal processing Digital signal processing

What You Will Do

• Perform and/or evaluate concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses and demonstrate developed capabilities for data link communication applications. Perform and/or evaluate concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses and demonstrate developed capabilities for data link communication applications.

• Perform hardware and software Communication Architecture trade studies. Perform hardware and software Communication Architecture trade studies.

• Develop, prototype, and test data link models and communication signal processing algorithms in detailed high-fidelity simulations and support hardware implementation. Develop, prototype, and test data link models and communication signal processing algorithms in detailed high-fidelity simulations and support hardware implementation.

• Testing, verifying and validating communication and signal processing algorithm requirements and performance in laboratory or field test environments. Testing, verifying and validating communication and signal processing algorithm requirements and performance in laboratory or field test environments.

• Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews, peer reviews, briefings to internal leadership and external customers for all phases of development tasks. Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews, peer reviews, briefings to internal leadership and external customers for all phases of development tasks.

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in programming and / or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in programming and / or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language.

• Two (2) years of experience and / or coursework with two or more of the following categories: Two (2) years of experience and / or coursework with two or more of the following categories:

• Communication theory Communication theory

• Digital signal processing Digital signal processing

• Probability theory Probability theory

• Stochastic signal processing Stochastic signal processing

• RF and electromagnetic theory RF and electromagnetic theory

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering with a focus in digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, and digital signal processing. Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering with a focus in digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, and digital signal processing.

• Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems. Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems.

• Experience with waveform simulations using modulations schemes such as: PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM. Experience with waveform simulations using modulations schemes such as: PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM.

• Familiar with common RF impairments: Phase noise, multipath, and Doppler. Familiar with common RF impairments: Phase noise, multipath, and Doppler.

• Link budget and propagation modeling for end-to-end system evaluation. Link budget and propagation modeling for end-to-end system evaluation.

• Strong understanding of RF transceiver and front-end design and common tradeoffs in RF designs for communication systems. Strong understanding of RF transceiver and front-end design and common tradeoffs in RF designs for communication systems.

• Familiarity with antenna design parameters. Familiarity with antenna design parameters.

• Familiarity with fixed point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification. Familiarity with wireless fading model simulation. Familiarity with fixed point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification. Familiarity with wireless fading model simulation.

• Knowledge of Layer 2 and above. Knowledge of Layer 2 and above.

• Strong technical and interpersonal skills with desire to support enterprise initiatives. Strong technical and interpersonal skills with desire to support enterprise initiatives.

• Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight. Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.

• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints. Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints.

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges. Strong problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

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 is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ and is eligible for relocation assistance.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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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