Principal RF Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States RTX Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer to join our team at Collins Aerospace, an RTX company. As a key member of our Electrical Engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and integrating analog and RF/microwave components and subsystems from DC to 3GHz.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop RF circuits and modules using strip line and microstrip circuits, as well as analog and power control circuitry.
  • Perform circuit simulation and validation of design models using tools such as SPICE and Agilent's Advanced Design Systems (ADS).
  • Support production, transition to production, and 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, IP3, etc.
  • Expert 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 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 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, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, concentration in RF.
  • Experience in solid-state RF power amplifier design.
  • Experience with LabView.
  • Experience with Digital Design.
What We Offer
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Optional coverages, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
  • Adoption Assistance.
  • Autism Benefit.
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
  • And more.
Relocation Assistance

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

About RTX

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success, and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions, participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

  • Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application.
  • Have prior experience in functional area of interest.
  • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position.
About Collins Aerospace

We are a world leader in advanced communication systems and are responsible for providing systems to all branches of the US military. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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 candidate's 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 company's 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/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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