Effector Power Design Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a qualified engineer in Tucson, Arizona, to design and analyze power conversion circuitry for various applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and relevant experience with non-isolated converter topologies.

Responsibilities include documenting work, assisting in circuit requirements, and collaborating with a small team. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance, flexible schedules, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, testing, or simulating non-isolated converter topologies.
• Ability to guide ECAD personnel through PWB layout activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and document power conversion circuitry.
• Assist in circuit-level requirements definition.
• Act as an individual contributor and present work product.

Skills

Power conversion circuitry design

MATLAB

Analog electronics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MathCAD

ECAD tools

Job description

Position

Location: Tucson, Arizona, US

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required. An active, transferable DoD Secret clearance is required on day1, and an existing clearance must be in place before start.

What You Will Do

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and document power conversion circuitry, including non‑isolated, isolated switch‑mode power converters and linear converters, with an emphasis on board‑mounted end‑use applications.
• Assist in architecting at the circuit‑card level and guide the development through requirements definition to initial integration testing, ensuring schedule compliance and defining circuit‑level task schedules.
• Guide ECAD drafters through layout and routing activities, provide moderate support from senior engineers, and assist in layer stack‑up definition.
• Act as an individual contributor while understanding the role of a small team lead, presenting work product to functional and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, testing, or simulating non‑isolated converter topologies (buck, boost, buck‑boost).
• Experience using MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica, or similar tools.
• Design and/or analysis experience with analog electronics, such as FETs/BJTs, op‑amps, high/low/band‑pass filters, clock/data termination, and comparator circuits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Analog or digital power converter design experience.
• Experience guiding ECAD personnel through PWB layout and technical drawing creation.
• Experience communicating and documenting technical topics at the small team level.
• Experience acting as a liaison between program and functional management in a cross‑matrix organization.
• Experience with military specifications and design considerations for voltages >400V and/or power >10kW, three‑phase power systems, power‑factor control, and inverter/rectifier development.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as SIMPLIS or SABER and analysis tool Mathcad; ECAD tools Mentor Graphics DxDesigner and/or Hyperlynx.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on level.

Payroll

Salary range: $68,900–$131,100 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.