Hardware Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-FULLERTON-676 1801 Hughes Dr BLDG 676 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 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace presents an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, supporting the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program. We are dedicated to developing the next generation precision landing products and provide crucial support to existing fielded systems. This is an Electrical Engineering II position located on-site in Fullerton, California. We are seeking an individual with background in hardware design and experience working in a lab environment. Responsibilities will include hardware design activities as well as hands‑on unit/system testing and troubleshooting. Development and production activities require component research, laboratory integration, test and evaluation, fault isolation, prototype set‑up, test procedure write‑ups, and trade study documentation. What You Will Do * Integrate equipment and lab set-up for testing Design and build prototypes with mechanical and electrical components Install and swap units into system or test string as needed, including antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors Conduct unit and system level testing in lab environment Research electrical and mechanical components for hardware design selection Assemble electronic rack assemblies with units Design and build cable and harness assemblies Create electrical schematic diagrams Create and release engineering documentation Coordinate with vendors for successful hardware development Qualifications You Must Have * Experience with circuit design Experience with testing units and systems in a lab environment Experience researching specifications for commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) components and performing component/unit selection trade studies Experience with design and production phases of product development Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field 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 Qualifications We Prefer * Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, voltage regulator, analog to digital converter, etc. Experience interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines (Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) in support of product development Ability to interpret and create wiring diagrams and electrical system schematics, including unit/cable pin-out tables Experience with soldering Experience building up electronic rack assemblies with units and cables Familiar with cable assemblies for power, data, and RF Knowledge of standard cable/harness connector types Experience with VME and VPX chassis Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly design and fabrication process Experience with FPGA coding Knowledge of power distribution system Knowledge of environmental qualification testing process Familiar with communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, VME, VPX, or Gb Ethernet) Familiar working with antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors, and switches Experience with GPS navigation systems What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection #J-18808-Ljbffr