Digital Hardware Engineer II

RTX; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an Electrical Engineer II located in Huntsville, AL. This role involves designing digital electronic circuitry for missile guidance systems and working across all phases of the product lifecycle to ensure reliable performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 2 years of experience in digital circuit design. Salary for this role ranges from $68,900 to $131,100 USD based on experience, with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of engineering digital circuit design experience.
• Proficiency in designing electronic circuits for multi-assembly systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules.
• Lead the development of circuit card designs and interfaces.
• Work across all phases of the product life cycle from concept to production.

Skills

Designing electronic circuits

Digital circuit design

Verification via test and integration

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Mentor Graphics Design Creation tools

HyperLynx

Power Integrity tools

Xpedition Enterprise

Job description

Job Summary

At Raytheon Technologies, the Hardware Engineering Directorate is looking for an Electrical Engineer II in the Effector Guidance Electronics Department, located in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on designing digital electronic circuitry for missile guidance, video, and digital signal processing systems with the goal of delivering reliable performance from proposal through production.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and composite circuitry assemblies (CCAs) for missile applications.
• Lead the development of circuit card designs, including processor interfaces, FPGAs, memory, and industry-standard links such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Work across all phases of the product life cycle – from concept and block diagram through prototype development and transition to production.
• Perform verification of designs through test and integration activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to apply cutting‑edge technology solutions.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering digital circuit design experience.
• Proficiency in designing electronic circuits for multi‑assembly system/unit development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret) prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience translating design concepts from block diagram or requirements into complete hardware designs with verification via test and integration.
• Expertise in PCB design process, schematic capture, and simulation prior to hardware execution.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Design Creation tools such as DxDesigner, xDX Designer VX, or Expedition.
• Experience with HyperLynx, Power Integrity, or Xpedition Enterprise (xPCB) for signal integrity and power analysis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range for this role: $68,900 – $131,100 USD, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and other programs depending on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible applicants.