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RTX · 2 hours ago

Principal Electrical Hardware Design Engineer (Onsite)

CA222: 2006 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE04 2006 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E04, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $225K/yr

8+ years exp

RTX is a leader in aerospace and defense technologies, and they are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced digital hardware for mission-critical communication solutions. This role involves overseeing the full circuit card design lifecycle and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure high-performance hardware that meets defense customer needs.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the full circuit card design lifecycle, including requirements capture, schematic design, design documentation, signal integrity analysis, board stack-up definition, routing guidance, layout reviews, test planning, integration, and root cause analysis

Design complex digital hardware incorporating FPGAs, processors, DDR memory, and industry-standard interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART

Develop PWB layout constraints and oversee routing, fabrication, and assembly of sophisticated, high-speed designs

Act as a technical authority for high-speed digital designs, applying advanced principles to address signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) challenges and ensure robust, reliable performance

Collaborate closely with software, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver hardware solutions that meet system-level performance and operational requirements

Test and troubleshoot electronic circuitry, including hands-on support of design verification and lab testing for circuit card assemblies

Conduct trade studies, select components, and support system architecture discussions as needed

Prepare and present technical information to engineering peers, program leadership, management, and customers, including design documentation, specifications, and test plans

Mentor engineers and, as needed, lead small teams to successful execution across schedule, budget, and technical objectives

Qualification

Digital circuit designFPGA designSchematic captureSignal integrity analysisPower integrity analysisProject managementTroubleshootingMentoringCollaboration

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Prior experience acting as a hardware technical lead on Digital circuit card developments (including hardware designs with processors, FPGAs, memory, and industry standard interfaces)

At least 3+ years Experience with all aspects of circuit card design from concept through delivery to higher level assemblies as evidenced by successful design completion

At least 3+ years experience with schematic capture of electrical circuit designs. Includes familiarity with a schematic capture tool (examples may include Mentor Graphics xDxDesigner and/or Xpedition, Altium, Cadence Allegro, EAGLE, KiCAD, etc.) for creation of circuit card designs

Hands-on experience testing circuit card assemblies and performing design verification activities

Preferred

Signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) experience with ability to perform pre- and post-layout simulations and analysis to ensure reliable signal transmission and power delivery for high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, and high-speed Ethernet

Ability to prepare bids and proposals

Project management experience using Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Includes experience performing cost, schedule, and risk management for hardware development projects

Experience with Agile for Hardware Development, including planning, tracking, and managing hardware development projects in JIRA is a plus

Familiar with the latest technology and trends in the area of high-speed digital design, as well as microprocessor, memory, FPGA and interface protocols

Experience with signal integrity and timing analyses for creation of robust circuit card designs

Benefits

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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

This role may be eligible for relocation

And more!

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees