Power Electrical Engineer II - Mission Systems (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Power Electrical Engineer II to help shape secure, high‑speed communication hardware for ground, airborne, and space platforms.

You will design state‑of‑the‑art power electronics, including DC/DC and AC/DC converters, EMI filters, and PFC stages, guiding from concept through qualification within a collaborative multi‑discipline team.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on design expertise with power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant, PFC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of power supply control schemes and compensation design.
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB design for power supplies.
• Ability to perform power electronics simulations.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 2+ years of experience or an advanced degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of power electronics hardware including DC/DC and AC/DC converters, motor controllers, and power supplies.
• Perform circuit analysis, modeling, simulation, and component selection to meet requirements.
• Generate engineering docs: requirements, design descriptions, schematics, BOMs, test plans.
• Support integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing of designs.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Digital Hardware teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace standards and mission assurance expectations.

Skills

Power electronics design

Power supply topologies

Schematic capture & PCB design

Circuit modeling & simulations

Clearance eligibility

System collaboration

Education

STEM degree + 2+ years

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

Siemens Xpedition Designer

LTspice

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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

The Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Hardware Technologies team is seeking a driven, creative Power Electrical Engineer II to help shape the future of secure, high‑speed communication systems across ground, airborne, and space platforms. In this role, you'll directly influence mission‑critical hardware powering advanced software-defined radios, high‑bandwidth data links, and resilient communication networks operating in some of the world's toughest environments.

You’ll join a collaborative team building state‑of‑the‑art power electronics-closed‑loop power supplies, EMI filters, high‑efficiency conversion stages-and guide designs from concept through qualification. This hands‑on role spans power conversion systems, magnetics, EMI mitigation, and PFC solutions, offering opportunities to innovate at every stage of the hardware lifecycle.

As a Power Electrical Engineer II, you will apply a thorough understanding of power supply control schemes and power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant, PFC, etc.) to deliver high‑reliability aerospace hardware. You'll work closely with cross‑functional partners and influence pursuits, design, integration, verification, and factory transition.

Potential Onsite Locations:

• Cedar Rapids, IA
• Fort Wayne, IN

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design and development of power electronics hardware including DC/DC and AC/DC converters, motor controllers, and power supplies.
• Perform circuit analysis, modeling, simulation, and component selection aligned to system requirements.
• Generate engineering documentation: requirements, design descriptions, schematics, BOMs, and test plans.
• Support integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing new and existing designs.
• Partner closely with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Digital Hardware teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensuring adherence to aerospace standards and mission assurance expectations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Hands‑on design expertise with power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant, PFC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of power supply control schemes, including differences between peak current mode and voltage mode control, with the ability to design appropriate compensation, place poles/zeros, and evaluate converter stability.
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB design for power supplies.
• Ability to perform power electronics simulations.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience across a range of power levels and switching frequencies in DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with digital control, complex topologies such as phase‑shifted bridge or LLC, and designing protection features (over voltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, etc.).
• Experience selecting appropriate COTS magnetics.
• Familiarity with selecting and integrating key power components with consideration for thermal stress, derating, and overall thermal management.
• Active SECRET clearance or higher.
• Experience with using Siemens Xpedition Designer and Layout is preferred.
• Experience with using LTspice is preferred.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

Medicaldentaland vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k)plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a LifetimeIncomeStrategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions HealthyYou Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor vis