Optical Communications (Comms) Engineer

Company: RTX
Location: La Crescenta
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

This position and any subsequent offers made are contingent upon contract awardAre you a rock star engineer? Do you have the leadership genes? Raytheon Intelligence and Space (RI&S) is the right place for you. We are the leading group for the creation of advanced sensing systems for space exploration, national security, and civil space. You might have seen on the web many beautiful images of the Earth, down to fine detail, and you might have been amazed by the discoveries coming back from deep space missions. Behind many of those amazing results are the technologies and innovations created by the engineers at Raytheon Technologies. We are looking for the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of space exploration, human spaceflight, and national defense. We are looking for you. To view more on Raytheon Intelligence and Space, click here: We are looking for an Optical Communications Engineer who is interested in experiencing all elements of the space mission design process including system-level trades, requirements development, spacecraft design, performance assessment, integration and test, verification, and validation. This position will interface with the Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer and other stakeholders to ensure program objectives are achieved. Successful candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.Required Skills:* 10+ years Systems Engineering Experience* Demonstrated experience with optical comm design and implementation* Experience with overall comm subsystem design and budgets* System Level Design and Architecture* Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to produce deliverable products* Ability to the identify, manage, and mitigate technical risk* Experience with SEIT tools such as DOORS, MATLAB, C++, and Python* Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools, particularly Excel, Project, and PowerPoint* Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of the organization* Active Secret* U.S. Citizenship status is requiredDesired Skills:* Experience with RF design* Experience in the Space domain such as:* Space Vehicles, Satellites, and Payloads* Optics or EO/IR* Electronics and Communication Systems

* Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools for developing architectures and functional analysis* Experience with Firmware Development* Knowledge of US Export/Import law in regards to space technologies* Active TS/SCIRequired Education:BS in Engineering, Sciences, Math, or related STEM disciplineDesired Education:MS in Engineering, Sciences, Math, or related STEM discipline#Space2021177347Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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