COMPLETE RF Photonics Engineer - CA871: Avenue of Science, SD 15110 Avenue of Science Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92128 USA

**This position is eligible for a minimum $10K Sign On Bonus** 

**Sign-on bonuses are not permitted for internal applicants. 

 
The Systems directorate and Advanced Technology (AT) Programs at Raytheon are seeking a multi-disciplinary engineer with significant RF Photonics Systems Engineering and Hardware experience that is responsible for design, assembly, integration, and test of RF Photonics (fiber- and Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)-based) components, sub-systems, and systems in support of research and development programs.  They work closely with senior engineers across technical disciplines within Raytheon programs. 

We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications 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:·         

• Lead the assembly/integration and testing of RF photonic and hybrid RF photonic-electronic components, subsystems, and systems in coordination with senior technical and program leadership. 

• Contribute to selection of COTS/custom photonic (discrete and silicon photonics) components, RF electronics, mixed-signal electronics, and embedded/digital signal processing solutions for wideband electronic and hybrid electronic-photonic development programs. 

• Contribute to architectural trade studies on various systems and sub-systems related to wideband RF and hybrid electronic-photonic sensors.  

• Contribute to hybrid electronic-photonic sensing requirements development and requirements flow down to the component level. 

• Support the development and implementation of new/novel hybrid electronic-photonic capabilities in close collaboration with other disciplines to provide collaboration and transition opportunities. 

• Contribute to the technical volume for white papers and proposals, as well as contribute to independent research and development (IRAD) projects for the advancement of hybrid electronic-photonics sensors and systems. 

• Be accountable for technical decisions. 

• Communicate and collaborate with Program Management and Technical Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers. 

• Guide, apprentice, mentor, and train employees within the RF, mixed-signal, DSP, embedded systems, and photonic technical domains 

• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching / mentoring and training to other employees across the business within area of expertise. 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required. 

• Experience with RF photonics. 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

 
Qualifications We Value: 

• Experience with discrete and integrated components RF photonics, including RF analysis (i.e., RF-over-fiber linearity, noise, and dynamic range analysis). 

• Experience leading mixed-signal and hybrid (electronic-photonic) trade studies and engineering efforts involving engineers across multiple disciplines. 

• Demonstrated excellence in interacting with customers and decision makers. 

• Experience with high-performance mixed-signal systems (ADCs, DACs, FPGAs, etc.), to include requirements definition. 

• Experience with state-of-the-art discrete and integrated photonic technologies (modulators, filters, detectors) for RF-over-fiber and digital applications. 

• Experience with high-performance RF system design (VHF-W-band). 

• MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Circuits, Signal Processing, or other related engineering field. 

• Excellent communication ability in verbal, written and presentation formats. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence others to achieve technical and programmatic goals including external customers for funding opportunities. 

• Excellent proactive problem-solving experience. 

• Strong business strategic vision and the ability to develop and execute changes. 

• Team thinker, player and builder. 

• Prior active participation in a mentorship or coaching program involving several junior or mid-level engineers. 

•  Knowledge of DoD/Intelligence Community operational concepts. 

• Experience working with the DoD and Intelligence Community Science and Technology organizations/agencies. 

• Existing, or the ability to obtain, a DoD issued Secret Security Clearance with desire for TS/SCI.