Date Posted:
2023-11-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
Job Summary:
The RF Range Operator will work with a team of engineers performing electrical tests and troubleshooting on antennas and antenna assemblies for conformance to specifications. The candidate will apply the theory of operation for the unit under test to enable determination of faulty product for design, workmanship, environmental and/or component defects. Additionally, the candidate will work on systems validation, test, and analysis, while working through all phases of development and integration within engineering labs.
This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
- Operate an Antenna Measurement Range.
- Managing, scheduling, troubleshooting, and operating antenna measurement test ranges.
- Perform preliminary analysis on antenna range test results against conformance specifications.
- Help the customer generate test plans that will be conducted on the antenna range.
- Integration, test, and validation activities.
- Document and present findings to team members.
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than of 2 years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following:
- Experience with RF fundamentals, such as the RF electro-magnetic spectrum, propagation delay, and RF components.
- Experience with antenna measurement patterns and how antennas work.
- Experience with decibels (dB’s) and / or dBm values with respect to equivalent power levels in Watts.
- Experience with system level link budgets.
- Experience with transmit and receive polarization.
- Experience with acquisition of RF certifications to back up the knowledge and understanding of the RF electro-magnetic spectrum, propagation delay, link budgets, and RF components such as antennas, amplifiers, and RF switches.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills with desire to support enterprise initiatives.
- Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Additional Information:
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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