Senior Principal RF Design Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Principal RF Design Engineer at Collins Aerospace is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of RF and microwave components and subsystems for defense applications, specifically focusing on Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) products. This role involves working within the Electrical Engineering department to support the Precision Navigation product line, ensuring that all designs meet rigorous government program requirements. The engineer will modernize existing designs, eliminate obsolete components, and improve performance while utilizing advanced RF CAD tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate analog and RF/microwave components and sub-systems from DC to 3GHz.
• Develop RF circuits and modules using strip line and micro strip circuits, as well as analog and power control circuitry.
• Conduct circuit simulation and validation of design models using tools such as SPICE and Agilent's Advanced Design Systems (ADS).
• Support production and transition to production, as well as development efforts.
• Modernize existing designs to eliminate obsolete components and improve performance.

Requirements

• Experience in RF circuit design.
• Experience with RF CAD tools such as Agilent ADS, Genesis, Microwave Office, SPICE.
• Experience in RF subsystems and a working understanding of architecture, design, and integration processes.
• Understanding of systems level issues associated with RF design such as noise figure and IP3.
• Proficiency with common RF test equipment such as network and spectrum analyzers, signal and pulse generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to support occasional travel.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, concentration in RF.
• Experience in solid state RF power amplifier design.
• Experience with LabView.
• Experience with Digital Design.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet insurance and home and auto insurance
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions
• Wellness rewards program
• Virtual doctor visits
• Child and elder care services
• Second opinion program
• Relocation assistance