ClearanceJobs is hiring: Senior Principal Radar Receiver Exciter Hardware Lead i

divh2Senior Principal Radar Receiver Exciter Hardware Lead/h2pAt 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheons Receiver, Exciter, and Back-End Processing (REBEP) Department is the focal point for receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology within Raytheon. The department is responsible for the design, development, integration, test and support to the production builds of multiple Raytheon products. We develop new technologies for advanced capabilities and provide support to all life-cycle phases of the best radar systems in active worldwide deployments and grow our people with exciting new challenges, on-the-job training, mentoring and purposeful rotations./ppWe have an opportunity for a Senior Principal Radar Receiver Exciter Hardware Lead seeking to solve complex technical problems and provide highly innovative and ingenious solutions in the area of Radar and Receiver Exciter design, analysis, integration and test. Radar Receiver Exciter Hardware Leads are responsible for leading architecture development and subsystem analysis, integration and test, and transition to production of advanced receiver and exciter hardware and firmware utilized in complex radar systems. The technical challenges range from RF chain and link budget analysis to digital signal processing algorithm definition and verification. These engineers are integral in all phases of Radar design and integration from requirements definition to system sell-off and verification./ppWhat You Will Do:/pulliReceiver and Exciter architecture development and Requirements Flow down./liliInterface definition between Receiver Exciter subsystem and other subsystems./liliSupport of signal processing algorithm definition based on Receiver/Exciter capabilities and system needs./liliResolve complex technical issues seen during design, integration, and test of Radar Receiver and Exciter sub-systems./liliProcess and analyze Radar Receiver/Exciter data, including but not limited to IQ Data, to identify and resolve system performance issues./liliSupport system and subsystem level radar integration planning, execution, and reporting Develop calibration solutions for receiver / exciters to meet top level radar performance specification./liliSupport the resolution of complex technical issues seen during the integration and test of Radar Receiver and Exciter sub-systems./liliInterface with customers with technical and program level status./liliLead small development teams./liliParticipate in design for manufacturing and transition to production reviews./liliThis 1st shift role will be 100% on-site with an opportunity to be based in Tewksbury, MA./li/ulpQualifications You Must Have:/pulliTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 10 years of prior work experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 7 years of prior work experience./liliMinimum eight years of prior work experience to include any combination of the following:/liulliExperience with Radar Receiver / Exciter signal processing techniques and methods./liliExperience with analytical tools such as MATLAB./liliExperience with Radar Receiver / Exciter system and subsystem analysis, design and/or test./li/ulliThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance./li/ulpQualifications We Prefer:/pulliExperience in cascade analysis and frequency planning./liliExperience with I/Q signal processing analysis in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or other programming languages./liliUnderstanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level./liliExperience with Digital Signal Processing techniques and FPGA implementation./liliLow Noise RF source design and test knowledge./liliRadar system calibration design experience./liliHands-on experience working in a laboratory environment using test equipment including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), logic analyzers and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)./liliExperience interfacing with internal and external customers and finding technical solutions to complex requirements./liliKnowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management./liliExperience transitioning designs from early concept to deliverable products./li/ulpWhat We Offer:/pulliOur 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./liliThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility./li/ulpThe salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 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./p/div