Senior Principal Engineer: TWT And HPA Design

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.

Job Summary:
We have an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who is seeking to utilize their strong academic background and experience in High Power/High Voltage Transmitters. This position requires an experienced senior technical and business leader with a proven track record of invention, capture, and successful execution in High Power Microwave (HPM) and Pulsed Power technologies. Responsibilities include design and hands-on testing of high voltage/high power RF components plus providing technical support to production activities across multiple programs. Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired. Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Design of high voltage regulated power supply design and high power vacuum tube amplifier design
• Integration and test of component level and system level hardware
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience to include at least 5 of the following:
  • Experience with high voltage regulated power supply design, integration, and test
  • Experience with high power vacuum tube amplifier design and test or equivalent using solid state GaN amplifier technology
  • Microwave/RF system, subsystem and component analysis, design and test
  • Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Maxwell and analytical tools such as Matlab
  • Familiarity with the military strategic planning methodologies and the associated organizations
  • Experience in defense project planning, proposal and program management
  • Experience with system simulation and system requirements, weapon systems employment and operations
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience in high voltage electrical breakdown phenomena
• Experience in corona discharging effects
• Familiarity with techniques in avoiding electrical arcing in waveguide/coaxial transmission systems
• Propensity for learning through self-study, and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading smalls design teams
• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
• Experience in technical writing and proposal writing
• Patents, papers, and publications in related technical field
• Prior active participation in a mentorship or coaching program involving several junior or mid-level engineers
• Experience working in a production and DoD environment
• Existing Secret clearance or ability to obtain a secret clearance with interim clearance
• Masters Degree or PhD
• Active Secret DoD security clearance

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust 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 superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Details:

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible 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

This position is located in Boston, MA. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the U.S., known for its rich history, renowned universities, and diverse neighborhoods. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top Places to Live, Boston is brimming with world-class museums, signature waterways, thriving nightlife, and championship sports teams. Surrounded by natural beauty, Boston boasts four spectacular seasons and a vast array of outdoor activities from whale watching to walking trails surrounded by New England’s remarkable fall foliage.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Awarding.

Raytheon Technologies 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.