Digital Hardware Engineering I - Onsite

Raytheon; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a qualified engineer in Huntsville, AL to contribute to the Effector Subsystem Products Department. You will design digital circuits, develop hardware with processors and FPGAs, and work on high-speed interfaces like PCIe and Ethernet in a defense environment.

You will collaborate with engineers to analyze, test, and validate designs, and you must be prepared to pursue a DoD Secret clearance after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Experience or coursework in circuit design, digital electronics, PCB design and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Developing unit and module level requirements derived from system level requirements.
• Circuit card design including hardware designs with processors, FPGAs, DDR memory, and interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART).
• Performing analysis and testing of FPGA, circuit card, module, and/or unit in a laboratory setting.
• Guiding ECAD personnel through PWB layout and technical drawing creation.
• Presenting reviews of technical data to program leadership and staff.

Skills

Circuit design

Digital electronics

PCB design

Signal integrity

Lab coursework

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

PWB design

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

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

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 Raytheon, 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 Subsystem 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.

What You Will Do:

• Developing unit and module level requirements derived from system level requirements
• Circuit card design including hardware designs with processors, FPGAs, DDR memory, and industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Performing analysis and testing of the FPGA, circuit card, module, and/or unit in a laboratory setting
• Guiding Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PWB layout and technical drawing creation.
• Performing design work within the bounds of a given schedule, and sometimes defining the schedule.
• Presenting reviews of technical data to program leadership and technical staff and guiding junior engineers in honing this skill.
• Design, review, simulation, test, and integration of digital electronic modules and/or CCAs for Missile applications.
• Generate Printed Wiring Board (PWB) layout constraint guidelines, oversee the layout and fabrication of the design.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree.
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas: circuit design, digital electronics, lab course work, PCB design and signal integrity.

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience with Printed Wiring Boards (PWB)
• Effective communication skills, both oral and writing as well as thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired

What We Offer:

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

Huntsville, AL: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-huntsville,-al-location

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.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.