Technology Today Volumn 3 Issue 1 - Raytheon

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A Message from Greg Shelton Vice President of Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing & Quality Ask Greg on line at: http://www.ray.com/rayeng/ 2 As we enter this New Year, I am pleased to bring you the latest issue of technology today featuring RF technology at Raytheon. RF technology is in our roots beginning with the production of the magnetron and subsequent ship-based radar systems for World War II. Much has changed in the RF systems we develop, design and supply to our war fighters. The once science-fictional designs of “Star Trek” have now become realities using our technologies and, today, RF is one of our key technology areas with expertise from MMIC design and fabrication through large ground-based radars. The depth and breadth of our expertise is astounding, from active RF sensors for radars, to satellite sensors for weather monitoring systems, to electronic warfare and signal intelligence for electronic countermeasures, to RF communications for radios, datalinks and terminals, and the challenges of GPS and navigation systems. Our future is bright with research and development in RF components and subsystems, as well as our ongoing, essential research and development for systems improvements. We also made significant accomplishments in 2003 on our journey for process excellence as measured through the Capability Maturity Model Integration® (CMMI) business model. Most of our major engineering sites achieved Level 3 certification for software and systems engineering, and our North Texas sites received CMMI Level 5 certification for software engineering. These successes are in recognition of a high level of process maturity among various disciplines. I believe it creates a framework for predictable execution, and predictable performance is one of our most important objectives in Customer Focused Marketing. Great people supported by predictable processes create a foundation for customer satisfaction and growth. I encourage each of you to take the time to read through this issue of technology today — you will be impressed. Take the initiative to connect with the RF leaders featured in this magazine — they will share their knowledge and expertise. Share the magazine with your customers and choice partners so they can learn more about our people, our processes and the technology expertise that resides within this great company. Sincerely, Greg
TECHNOLOGY TODAY technology today is published quarterly by the Office of Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing & Quality Vice President Greg Shelton Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing & Quality Staff Peter Boland George Lynch Dan Nash Peter Pao Jean Scire Pietro Ventresca Gerry Zimmerman Editor Jean Scire Editorial Assistant Lee Ann Sousa Graphic Design Debra Graham Photography Jon Black Fran Brophy Rob Carlson Publication Coordinator Carol Danner Contributors Steve Allo John Bedinger Eric Boe Randy Conilogue Sean Conley William H. Davis John Ehlers John Foell Mark Hauhe Debra Herrera Denny King Howard Krizek David E. Lewis Al Nauda Daniel Pinda Joseph Preiss Michael Sarcione Mardi Scalise Matthew Smith William Stanchina Joel Surfus Russ Titsworth Bob R. Wade Willard Whitaker III INSIDE THIS ISSUE RF Technology – Innovation for Mission Success 4 Radar – Active RF Sensors 5 Satellite Sensors 10 Electronic Warfare and Signal Intelligence 11 Engineering Perspective – Randy Conilogue 12 RF Communications 13 GPS and Navigation Systems 15 The Future of RF Technologies 16 Leadership Perspective – Peter Pao 17 Advanced Tactical Targeting Technology 18 Pioneering Phased Array Systems and Technologies 19 HRL RF Technology 20 Design for Six Sigma 24 CMMI Accomplishments 25 IPDS Best Practices 26 First Annual Technology Day 28 New Global Headquarters Showcases Technology 29 Patent Recognition 30 Future Events 32 EDITOR’S NOTE Raytheon is a technology company; it is something we are very proud of; it defines who we are and it is a key discriminator. This issue showcases the depth and breadth of our RF technology capabilities and our expertise, which resides in our people. Technology plays a major role in Performance and Solutions in our journey to become a more customer-focused company, but the Relationships we develop and sustain are what will drive growth. Build and value the relationships with your customers; get to know them on a personal level; ask about their family, hobbies and even favorite restaurants. Relationships have to do with a shared mission or passion. In the words of Jeff Maurer, president and COO of U.S. Trust Corporation, “There are few people who can get through life based on their brilliance and their top performance that can ignore relationships. And if they do, you don’t wanna know ’em anyway.” I once read that Nelson Rockefeller kept a Rolodex of all his clients with notes about their children and personal interests. Each time a connection was made, he would open the conversation with questions about the client’s family or personal interests. It pays to be personal. In many business situations where price and performance are equal, it is the strongest relationship that wins. Several of the features in this issue focus on building and sustaining relationships with our customers, partners and suppliers from our Raytheon technology days, to the opening of our global headquarters, to the annual technology symposia. I encourage you to read about these successes, share the magazine with your customers, partners and suppliers. We welcome feedback and would love to hear about your success stories as well. Enjoy! Jean Scire, Editor jtscire@raytheon.com an Product 3
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