Sr Principal RF Engineer, Electronic

The position you are applying for is with Vertex Technology & Training Solutions which was formerly Raytheon Global Training & Logistics. Vertex Aerospace LLC acquired Raytheon Global Training & Logistics in December 2021.

VERTEX OVERVIEW

The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor.  With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through end of life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions.  Over our 50 year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

The Vertex Company is a Federal Contractor and must comply with Federal mandates.  All employees may be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of continued employment. A medical or religious accommodation may be granted on a case-by-case basis. In order for an accommodation to be considered, you must submit the COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Request form. 

Vertex is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30 year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world class businesses (www.americanindustrial.com).

Vertex is growing!  We are looking for a highly skilled RF Design Engineer to join our team of innovative thinkers wishing to work with emerging technologies on tactical defense solutions recognized around the world.

The Senior Principal RF Design Engineer will join our Electrical Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN, possessing expert level knowledge in design of complex RF system architectures, circuit designs and layouts.  This position is for a very experienced engineer who can provide leadership, mentoring and support to our programs on a part time basis.  This position will support our team in Indianapolis, IN, however remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Required Skills:

Minimum thirty (30) years of related experience required

Broad based technical background with the ability to lead complex technical programs

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

Ability to strategize the development complex RF system architectures and act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RF corporate RF related issues

Technical leadership capabilities, includes the ability to lead the resolution of tough technical challenges

Experience with RF circuit design and layouts

Experience working with the front end of the business; working with business development to capture new work

Proven experience leading front end of the business type programs

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship required

Desired Skills:

Experience working HADR and APG-73 Era Systems

Advanced technical degree

Knowledge of design practices

Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements

Capability to apply robust design principles

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
 

Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and

ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs

or systems.

Typically requires:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years

prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree

in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited

by local laws/regulations.

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.