2026 Full-Time Raytheon Digital Hardware Electrical Engineer I

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.  

The Effector Subsystem Products Department designs digital electronic circuit cards and electronic units, which are supported from proposal through transition to production. Our systems are subject to environments ranging from the frigid, sub-zero vacuum of space to the blistering heat of the desert floor, to the high pressures of the ocean depths.  We are seeking current college students willing to collaborate, innovate, and team with our engineers to generate and utilize today’s cutting-edge technology to design digital electronic circuits that implement missile guidance, video, and digital signal processing. Our technology base includes high-speed digital electronics, configurable logic, and homogeneous / heterogeneous multiprocessor designs.

What You Will Do:

• Developing unit and module level requirements derived from system level requirements

• Circuit card design including hardware designs with processors, FPGAs, DDR memory, and industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.

• Performing analysis and testing of the FPGA, circuit card, module, and/or unit in a laboratory setting

• Guiding Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PWB layout and technical drawing creation.

• Performing design work within the bounds of a given schedule, and sometimes defining the schedule.

• Presenting reviews of technical data to program leadership and technical staff and guiding junior engineers in honing this skill.

• Design, review, simulation, test, and integration of digital electronic modules and/or CCAs for Missile applications.

• Generate Printed Wiring Board (PWB) layout constraint guidelines, oversee the layout and fabrication of the design.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree.

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas: circuit design, digital electronics, lab course work, PCB design and signal integrity.

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

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience with Printed Wiring Boards (PWB)

• Effective communication skills, both oral and writing as well as thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

Clearance Information: 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: