Job Specifications
Date Posted:2025-09-15
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
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.? U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance?
Security Clearance:DoD Clearance: Secret
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.
Effector RF Products is seeking an experienced Senior RF Data Link Engineer to join our team. This position focuses on designing and testing wireless communication and data link systems, supporting a range of tactical missile programs. As part of the RF Products department, you will contribute to cutting-edge advancements in high-capacity, covert, and agile data link technologies for space-based and terrestrial RF applications.
This is an onsite role based in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do
Serve as the data link responsible engineer authority across a product portfolio.
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical support, and manage program delivery schedules.
Oversee test equipment support for data link testing, including obtaining approvals, conducting preliminary tests, and training the team on equipment usage.
Conduct and/or evaluate concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses, and demonstrate developed capabilities for data link communication applications.
Perform hardware and software communication architecture trade studies.
Provide engineering support through design reviews, peer reviews, and presentations to internal leadership and external customers.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a related advanced degree, with any combination of the following:
Datalink/Communications System design
Integration and support of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) radio systems or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) radio systems
Communications link analyses
Troubleshooting and performing hardware acceptance testing.
Qualifications We Prefer
Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with a focus on digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, or digital signal processing.
Experience with RF subsystems analysis and integration.
Hands-on experience with waveform simulations using modulation schemes such as PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to support integration efforts
Knowledge of RF impairments (eg, phase noise, multipath, Doppler).
Proficiency in link budget and propagation modeling for end-to-end system evaluation.
Strong understanding of RF transceiver and Front End design, including trade-offs in RF designs for communication systems.
Familiarity with antenna design parameters.
Experience with fixed-point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification and wireless fading model simulations.
Knowledge of Layer 2 and above communication protocols.
Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Learn More & Apply Now!
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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.stategov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htmThe salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 Pro