Hardware Digital CCA Designer

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Hardware Digital CCA Designer to work on radar control and processing electronics in El Segundo, California. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 5 years of experience in digital CCA design.

This role involves designing digital circuit cards, evaluating components, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The competitive salary ranges from $95,500 to $181,700 annually, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing digital CCA designs.
• Knowledge of bus standards such as sRIO, SpaceWire, VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, and Gb Ethernet.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design digital circuit cards for Airborne Radar applications.
• Perform component obsolescence evaluations.
• Guide junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct signal-integrity and power-integrity analyses.

Skills

Digital CCA design

High-speed mixed-signal design

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proficiency in C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering (desirable)

Tools

Simulation tools (Simulink, ModelSim)

Logic bus analyzers

PSpice

HSpice

Mentor xDx-Designer

HyperLynx

Job description

Overview

At Raytheon Technologies, we guide national and allied defense efforts with over 100 years of engineering expertise, focusing on Airborne Radar Electronics Design (ARED). In El Segundo, California, we seek a Hardware Digital CCA Designer for radar control and radar processor electronics product development.

Responsibilities

The candidate will design digital circuit cards during hardware development and integration for Airborne Radar applications. Key duties include:

• Perform component obsolescence evaluations and select electrical parts.
• Participate in vendor trade studies.
• Conduct signal‑integrity and power‑integrity analyses.
• Guide junior engineers and collaborate with systems, mechanical, and software teams.
• Deliver technical presentations and work with government personnel to define, refine, and validate hardware requirements.
• Travel occasionally for business purposes.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing digital CCA designs.
• Experience with high‑speed mixed‑signal or high‑density digital circuit card design.
• Knowledge of bus standards such as sRIO, SpaceWire, VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, and Gb Ethernet.
• Experience designing boards with Xilinx or Altera FPGAs.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Fast‑paced, dynamic product‑development experience.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• 7+ years of experience in digital CCA design.
• Managing technical data in design reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Embedded software/firmware knowledge.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Simulink, ModelSim, logic bus analyzers, in‑circuit emulators/debuggers.
• Proficiency in C/C++, LabView, MATLAB.
• Knowledge of PSpice, HSpice, Mentor xDx‑Designer, HyperLynx.
• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering desirable.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (95,500 USD – 181,700 USD) plus a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive compensation. The role is U.S. based.

EEO 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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

Additional Information

Successful candidates may be asked to attend interview steps in‑person at our office locations. Application window closes ~40 days after posting.