Hardware Digital CCA Designer

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Digital CCA Designer to work on Airborne Radar control and processor electronics for defense applications. The role involves digital circuit card design, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring hardware requirements meet DoD programs.

The position requires 5+ years in digital CCA design, FPGA experience (Xilinx/Altera), and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5+ years of experience in digital Circuit Card Assembly design.
• High-speed mixed-signal or high-density digital circuit card design experience.
• Experience with bus standards: sRIO, SpaceWire, VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, Gb Ethernet.
• FPGAs: Xilinx and Altera on hardware boards.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital circuit cards for Airborne Radar hardware.
• Perform signals integrity and power integrity analyses; evaluate components.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical and software teams; present technical results.
• Define, refine, and validate hardware requirements with government programs.
• Occasional business travel may be required.

Skills

High-speed digital design

FPGA design

Bus protocols

Xilinx & Altera FPGAs

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

C/C++

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering desirable

Tools

Simulink

ModelSim

Logic/Signal Analyzers

In-Circuit Emulators

PSpice

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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 engineeringexpertiseto 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 Airborne Radar Electronics Design (ARED) department isseekinga highly motivated, experienced_Hardware DigitalCCA__Designer _to work onRadar ControlandRadar Processor electronicsproduct development for defense applications.

The position is available in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do:

The candidate willbe responsible fordigitalcircuit card design during hardware development and integration for Airborne Radar applications. They will work effectively in a cross-functional teamenvironmentunder senior engineering guidance while also completing tasks independently. Responsibilities include performingcomponentobsolescence evaluations, selecting electrical parts,participatingin vendor trade studies, and conducting Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analyses.The candidate will guide junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams—including systems, mechanical, and software—and deliver technical presentations.They will also work with government personnel and programs to define, refine, andvalidatehardware requirements for compliance.

This position may require occasional business-related travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires aBachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5+ years of applicable experience focused on architecting, designing, implementing, and testing digitalCircuit Card Assembly (CCA)designs.
• Experience with high-speed mixed signal circuit card design and/or high-density, high-speed digital circuit card design.
• Experience in bus standards protocol such as:sRIO,SpaceWire, VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, and Gb Ethernet.
• Experience designinghardware boards that houseXilinx and Altera FPGAs.
• The ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. government issued security clearance post-start isrequired. U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Possess skills to handle fast pace and dynamic product development environment.
• Strong teamplayer with good interpersonal skills as well as excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• 7+ years of applicable experiencefocused on architecting, designing, implementing, and testing digital Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) designs.
• Experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
• Embedded Softwareand Firmwareknowledge and experience
• Experience with Simulation tools such asSymulink,Modelsim; Logic Bus Analyzers, In-Circuit Emulators/Debugger
• C or C++, LabView,Matlab
• Experience with Electronic Circuit Simulators such as PSpice
• Familiar with Failure Analysis and worst-case analysis,HSpice/PSpice, MentorxDx-DesignerHyperlynx
• Mastersof Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is desirable.

What We Offer:

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

_ 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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