Digital Electrical Design Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Digital Design Engineer in the Effector Digital Products department to design digital electronic circuits for weapon systems. You will work on FPGA/ASIC implementations, HDL development, and integration with analog, software, and mechanical subsystems in challenging environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, validation, and documentation, using tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Synopsys, ModelSim, and MATLAB, with opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Coursework in circuit design, digital electronics, lab coursework, PCB design and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Write, simulate, synthesize and verify digital hardware using VHDL/Verilog.
• Implement FPGA/ASIC design solutions with high-speed interfaces and signal processing.
• Support system integration with analog electronics, software and mechanical components.
• Conduct testing and debugging of digital hardware in a lab using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Perform timing, signal integrity and power analysis to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet design goals.
• Produce technical documentation to support the lifecycle.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog

Digital design

System integration

Testing & validation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Synopsys

ModelSim

MATLAB

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co‑ops and full‑time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. The Effector Digital Products (EDP) Department develops electronics for our weapon system products. We engage at the outset of the weapon system development and follow our designs through deployment. Our products are deployed all over the world, from the ground to exoatmospheric environments and into space. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing at Raytheon. The Digital Design Engineer in the Effector Digital 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

What You Will Do:

• Hardware Design: Writing, simulating, synthesizing, and verifying digital hardware design using hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog.
• Implementing design solutions for FPGAs or ASICs, which may include high‑speed communication interfaces, signal processing, or control logic.
• System Integration: Supporting the integration of digital designs with other subsystems, including analog electronics, software, and mechanical components, to ensure full system functionality.
• Testing and Validation: Conducting testing and debugging of digital hardware in a laboratory setting using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test benches.
• Performing timing analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power analysis to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Collaboration: Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design requirements are met and the final product performs as intended.
• Documentation and Process Adherence: Producing technical documentation, including design specifications, validation reports, and test procedures, to support the development lifecycle.
• Following Raytheon's engineering standards, design processes, and rigorous quality assurance protocols.
• Growth and Skill Development: Gaining experience with industry-leading tools and methodologies for digital design, simulation, and verification, such as Xilinx Vivado, Synopsys, ModelSim, or MATLAB.
• Receiving mentorship and training to grow technical expertise and advance within the organization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Coursework in one or more of the following areas: circuit design, digital electronics, lab course work, PCB design and signal integrity.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical coursework.
• Self-motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What We Offer:

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

• 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.
• 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.