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Principal RF Sensor and Compensation Specialist

Raytheon Technologies, Tucson, AZ, United States


What You Will Do:

Drive and execute the development and design of specialized sensor antenna hardware, technical data packages, and detailed performance requirements

Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams, including thermal, structural, mechanical, and systems, to ensure design compliance

Analyze internal and external simulation and test data to verify performance against requirements

Work with suppliers to manufacture, test, and deliver hardware

Create and ensure proper review of all documentation for the sensor antenna systems, including analyses, schematics, interface drawings, test plans, and specifications

Develop requirements for RF sensor and antenna test ranges

Integrate RF sensor systems in test ranges

Analyze advanced compensation strategies for desired sensor operation

Evaluate RF sensor designs across the company as a non‑advocate reviewer, to ensure performance compliance risks are mitigated

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, which includes any combination of the following:

Experience in antenna design, including concept trades and/or studies, preliminary and final design, and/or qualification processes

Experience in simulation and modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi, PMM, and/or GRASP

Experience with RF sensor antenna measurements and evaluation of post‑processed data

Qualifications We Prefer:

Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering

Strong experience in designing, testing, and verifying sensor and antenna performance

Proficiency in analyzing antenna gain data collections and processing

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to present technical data to stakeholders and customers

Experience presenting to boards such as Failure Review Board (FRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), Change Control Board (CCB), and Manufacturing Review Board (MRB)

Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or other scientific programming languages

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute technical plans effectively

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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