Principal Electrical Engineer

Sr. Principal Engineer

Raytheon is looking for a Sr. 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 mechanism control 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
• Raytheon has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees
• Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management.
• Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers
• Assignment may require some travel (~25%)
• 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 or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Eight years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Analog, digital, and power electronics design, integration, and production support

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficient in digital design tools for CCA Schematic Capture, Interconnect Capture and Harness Design
• Prior experience as a technical leader on a complex subsystem during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) Phase
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.