Digital Hardware Design Engineer II – Onsite

globalhr; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Digital Hardware Design Engineer II in McKinney, TX. This onsite role focuses on designing digital electronics, FPGAs, processors, and high‑speed interfaces for missiles, radars, and EW systems.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to specify requirements, develop architectures, and verify designs throughout the lifecycle. The position requires a STEM degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, familiarity with ECAD CAD tools, PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, and

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in digital circuit design including processors, FPGAs, high‑speed transceivers, DDR and flash memories.
• Experience with schematic capture/CAD for circuit boards.
• Experience using standard lab equipment for hardware integration and verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop circuit card architectures and perform design, analysis, and validation.
• Design, analyze, test, and document digital circuit card assemblies with processors, FPGAs, memories, PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on layout, SI/PI simulations, and routing.
• Support integration and verification in engineering labs and provide troubleshooting assistance.
• Report status relative to budgets and schedules; present results to leadership.
• Operate as an individual contributor while contributing to team efforts.

Skills

Digital electronics design

FPGA design

High-speed interfaces

Schematic CAD

Lab testing

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

xDX Designer

xPCB Layout

HyperLynx

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG

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

At 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.

The Multi-Product Power & Digital (MPD) department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including missiles/effectors, radars, and electronic warfare systems. The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through production and sustainment.

The MPD department is seeking a Digital Hardware Design Engineer II to join our team. In this role, you will leverage advanced technologies to create cutting-edge solutions for sensor and effector products. You will partner with experienced, multidisciplinary teams to define requirements, develop architectures, execute detailed design and simulations, and perform integration and verification tasks. You will document your designs within the appropriate configuration management tools and provide comprehensive engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.

This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Assist with architecture development at the circuit card level.
• Design, analyze, test, and document digital electronics circuit card assemblies including embedded processors, FPGAs, memories, and industry standard interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Partner with senior engineers and ECAD drafters through stack up definition, pre/post-route simulation (SI/PI), layout, and routing activities.
• Support integration and verification activities in engineering laboratories.
• Provide product test and troubleshooting support.
• Understand and report execution status to the planned budget and schedule.
• Function as an individual contributor.
• Clearly present your work product to leadership.
• Engage in professional growth and development.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Design, analysis, simulation, and/or test experience with digital electronic circuit designs including processors, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, and flash memories.
• Experience with a schematic capture/circuit board layout CAD package.
• Experience working with standard lab equipment for integration and verification testing of hardware designs.

Qualifications We Value

• One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Experience with technical drawing packages for circuit assemblies.
• Experience with tests and troubleshooting of circuit card assemblies in a lab or production environment.
• Knowledge of a formal design process for circuit card assemblies.
• Experience maturing a design concept from the block diagram or requirements level to development of a complete, verified hardware design.
• Experience with printed circuit board (PCB) stack up definition.
• Experience guiding Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PCB layout and technical drawing creation.
• Siemens Xpedition: xDX Designer, xPCB Layout, and/or Hyperlynx.
• Experience communicating and documenting technical topics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts and/or small teams.

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.