Module RF and Mixed-Signal Designer - Military Veterans
at RTX
Date Posted:
2024-10-22Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
MA112: Andover MA 358 Lowell St Dukes 358 Lowell Street Dukes, Andover, MA, 01810 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAt 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.
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity exists at Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) for an experienced Module RF and Mixed-Signal Designer to join our Module Development Section with the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department as a technical lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical design and development of RF/microwave modules containing GaAs- and GaN-based monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) products. This would be in active support of existing technologies in production as well as next generation products in development. This position requires a strong academic background and experience in RF/Microwave Design, Development, Integration & Test.
We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
- Designing RF structures and transitions on multi-layer, multi-channel RF Modules and analog circuitry enabling both receive and transmit behavior
- Consult across RF module design, MMIC design and assembly teams
- Troubleshooting RF Modules that prototyped and underdevelopment
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a BS degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field and a minimum Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience (An advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years of experience)
- Experience in Microwave/RF module, subsystem and component analysis, design, and test
- Experience in module/sub-system assembly & packaging process
- Experience in thermal modeling and analysis.
- Experience of different topology trade-offs, process and active/passive component selection, system/sub-system level Gain-Loss analysis and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
- Layout experience in Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition, Cadence Virtuoso or AutoCAD
- Experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python, or JMP
- The ability to obtain and maintain a US government issued security clearance is required post-start. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Value:
- A Master’s degree or PhD. in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
- Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and Experience leading teams and/or projects
- Experience in cost estimating, budget and schedule management
- Experience leading technical teams in RF/microwave modules, systems, antennas, and/or Radar developments.
- Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
- Experience in a production environment
- Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems
- Experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)
- Current DoD Secret level security clearance
- Experience with internal / external customers
- Experience with GaAs and / or GaN MMIC devices
What We Offer:
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Andover, MA

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
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