Principal Antenna Test Engineer

Principal Antenna Test Engineer

The Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) organization is seeking a Principal Antenna Test Engineer to support the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) production Integration and Test Team (ITT) IPT.

As an Antenna Test Engineer you're responsible for all technical aspects of the AAS System-level antenna test regimen at the Forest, MS. Manufacturing site. You'll use metrics and data analysis tools to track production system trends for key performance parameters and identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken and ensure that the product is meeting company's commitments and achieving customer satisfaction.

Your overall responsibilities include managing the antenna test execution process, data reduction techniques and tools, test configuration management, antenna range certification and integrity, near-field scanner operation.

In this role, you will work with engineering to evaluate and incorporate new antenna modes, new algorithms, and/or new data analysis techniques for enhanced antenna performance or testing methods. You'll also work closely with the ITT Program Manager, Production Chief Engineer and other AAS entities to ensure flawless technical execution. Additional partnerships will include the Customer and internal functional organizations; such as engineering, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, and administrative functions to develop a holistic approach to achieve the required performance.

Additional responsibilities will include:

Accountability for AAS system-level antenna testing

Adherence to antenna performance specifications

Statistical Process Control (SPC) setup and execution for AAS antenna testing

Antenna test optimization and continuous improvement champion

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for System Integration and System Assembly antenna test hardware, software, and tools

Configuration Control of antenna test hardware, software, tools, and procedures

RF chamber shield integrity and antenna range assessments

Near Field Scanner operation and maintenance

Performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for antenna test failures

Providing reports and status as required to program management, engineering, and the Customer

Mentoring and developing junior engineers in antenna theory and testing techniques.

Ability to travel up to 20% to RTX, vendor and/or customer sites

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon's Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.

Experience with radar systems testing

Experience employing and executing the RCCA process to correct technical issues

Leadership experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

Demonstrated concise communication skills, written and verbal

Proactive mentality to aggressively engage on issues and expedite resolution

Technical experience in Electrical, RF, or other related field

5+ years of demonstrated experience with radar systems testing

Experience with NIST 18-Term antenna range assessment criteria and evaluation

Experience with Manufacturing Requirements, Planning, CMES, and PRISM

High level of proficiency with MS Office and Project tools

Our 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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available