Senior Electrical Engineer (Onsite)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-07-29Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt 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.
Raytheon is looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Space & Airborne Power & Digital Department, supporting our analog mechanism control designs. The applicant will support designs of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and Units that provide power and control for mechanisms and other external devices, with special emphasis on design for manufacturing, assembly, test, and cost.
What You Will Do
- Lead or Support Digital and/or analog designs for avionics systems
- Enhance electrical engineering skills by working with digital and/or analog hardware testing and debugging complex circuit card assemblies or electro-mechanical systems. Prior hands-on troubleshooting experience is preferred
- Support component level design and test reviews
- Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management.
- Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers
- Assignment may require some travel (~10%)
- Assignments may include being a team member or guiding a team through several phases of hardware systems lifecycle such as designs and analysis; architecting new electronic systems; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers, management, and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations
Qualifications You Must Have
- A Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics related field and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Analog, digital, and power electronics design, integration, and production support
- Experience in Analog/Digital sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development, requirement validation, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design, Test Integration and/or Supplier Management.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Proficient in digital design tools for CCA Schematic Capture, Interconnect Capture and Harness Design
- Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related engineering degrees.
- Systems engineering thought process with analytical skills background.
- Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work
- Electrical subsystems typically contain motors, EO/IR Sensors, servo drive circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic so the ideal candidate will have a background in designing and troubleshooting of one or more of these components. Ideal candidates will also have experience in project leadership, systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow to a higher level.
- Able to network and/or influence outside of the Department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment.
- Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success.
- Experience working with satellite or similar systems.
- Ability to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities.
- Knowledge of mixed signal electronics.
- Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.
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.
- Relocation Eligible
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