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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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.\nWe are seeking a Senior RF & Microwave Engineer within our Airborne Radar Electronics Hardware Engineering organization.\nThis is an on-site position located in El Segundo, California.\nWhat You Will Do:\nIn this role, you will support the development of state-of-the-art Transmit/Receive (T/R) Modules and antenna subsystems. 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The ideal candidate is comfortable presenting technical content to peers, program leadership, and customers, and contributing to technical strategy and path-forward planning.\nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).\nA minimum of 5 years of experience simulating, testing, integrating, verifying, and/or validating RF/Microwave, T/R module, or antenna products\nExperience with Keysight ADS or MATLAB Simulink\nExperience with RF modeling tools such as CST or Ansys HFSS\nU.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within one year of start date\n Qualifications We Prefer:\nCurrent DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance\nM.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in RF/Microwave\nDesign experience with one or more of the following: phased array antennas/AESAs, modules, radiators, beam formers, power splitters, feed networks, couplers, filters, circulators, RF assemblies\nExperience with microwave test equipment and calibration techniques, including network analyzers\nExperience with antenna near-field or far-field range testing\nExperience performing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations\nExperience with requirement generation and verification processes\nHardware experience at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies\nWhat We Offer:\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. 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