Generator Systems Principal Electrical Engineer

Raytheon; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Marlborough, MA seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer for the Radar Analog and Power Department. This role involves designing and improving radar and communications systems while collaborating with vendors and leading engineering efforts on complex power generation projects.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in power systems and analog electronics, along with a Bachelor’s in STEM. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position with relocation eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power generation and power system design.
• Experience with safety issues related to high voltage systems over 500VAC.
• Proven skills in analyzing and testing power conversion circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve radar and communication equipment for defense.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize generator systems.
• Lead teams on power generation and conversion projects.

Skills

Power generation

Analog electronics

Power distribution

Control systems

Modeling and simulation (MATLAB/Simulink)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer – Radar Analog and Power Department (US‑MA, Marlborough)

In this role, you will apply your expertise in generators, analog electronics, power electronics, and control systems to design, support, and improve critical radar and communication equipment for defense applications. You will lead engineering efforts on power generation, conversion, distribution, and control for both stationary and mobile systems ranging from 30 kW to 3 MW.

Responsibilities

• Work with vendors to optimize generator systems based on system and customer requirements.
• Provide support for legacy generator systems.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers and vendors to develop designs based on system performance and operational specifications.
• Analyze, simulate, test, and document power generation and conversion (and related analog) circuitry.
• Advance the department’s mastery of power generation and develop best practices.
• Resolve production and obsolescence issues related to existing generator product designs.
• Support both in‑field and reach‑back troubleshooting, subsystem/component/benchtop repairs & regression testing.
• Instrument and collect measurements on equipment (voltage, current, temperature) using electronic test and data acquisition equipment.
• Present reviews of technical data to program leadership, technical staff, and customer community; manage related risk discussions.
• Lead small teams to success with schedule, budget, and technical execution.
• Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers; mentor to mature the organization on the technical front.
• Travel to Tewksbury, MA; Marlborough, MA; Andover, MA; Woburn, MA; and/or Pelham, NH as required.
• This 1st shift role is 100% on‑site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power generation, power system design, power conversion, power distribution, power sub‑system design and/or control systems.
• Experience in modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.
• Experience with safety issues related to working with and servicing rotating electromechanical systems and/or high voltage systems greater than 500 VAC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of different types of electromagnetic rotating machinery (motors and/or generators).
• Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes such as stator windings, lamination stacking, stator varnishing, and various insulation classes.
• Knowledge of synchronous and induction machine design of motors and generators.
• Electromechanical experience with electric motors and generators, including collaboration with suppliers to identify COTS components and custom modifications as needed.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, in support of programs and customers.
• Hardware development experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage a technical team.
• Experience generating technical documentation and reports.
• Knowledge of test and production methods for electronics/power system components.
• Experience interfacing with procurement and manufacturing as well as external suppliers to ensure proper implementation of product designs.
• Experience interfacing with DoD customer community.
• Existing security clearance (DoD Secret).

Benefits

• 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 Eligible.

Equity 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.