Power Electronics Engineer II

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting aerospace and defense programs. You will contribute to the design, development, analysis, test, and integration of power conversion hardware across airborne, space, radar, and future power platforms.

The role targets engineers with early-career experience who can own subassemblies under senior guidance, working to deliver high‑performance, high‑reliability power solutions in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; minimum 2 years in power electronics.
• Experience with switched‑mode power converters (buck, boost, flyback, half/full bridge, PFC, motor control).
• Proficiency with SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads).
• Experience with high‑voltage safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power conversion circuits including AC/DC, DC/DC, servo/motor controls, filters and power system architectures.
• Perform detailed analysis including SPICE simulation, worst‑case analysis, derating, reliability assessments, and thermal modeling.
• Develop magnetics designs (inductors, transformers) including performance modeling and winding specifications.
• Apply emerging technologies including SiC and GaN devices to achieve high power density and high efficiency.
• Support EMI/EMC compliance through simulation, design techniques, and testing aligned with MIL‑STD and aerospace standards.
• Execute hands‑on lab testing including bring‑up, debugging, characterization, and validation of power hardware.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to support verification across development stages.
• Collaborate with systems, digital design, mechanical/thermal engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams.
• Contribute to requirements development, traceability, and design documentation.
• Support root‑cause analysis and production issue resolution.
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and IRAD / technology maturation tasks.

Skills

Power electronics design

Power topologies

SPICE simulation

Lab measurement

High-voltage safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

Job Information

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R02 ~ 1970 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R02 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

Company Values

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 engineering expertise to 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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. The engineer will contribute to the design, development, analysis, test, and integration of power conversion hardware across a wide variety of applications including airborne, space, radar, and next‑generation power platforms. This P2‑level role is ideal for engineers with early‑career experience who are ready to take technical ownership of subassemblies and work closely with senior engineers to deliver high‑performance, high‑reliability power solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power conversion circuits including AC/DC, DC/DC, servo/motor controls, filters and power system architectures. Create schematics, perform component selection, and support PCB layout for power boards. Perform detailed analysis including SPICE simulation, worst‑case analysis, derating, reliability assessments, and thermal modeling. Develop magnetics designs (inductors, transformers) including performance modeling and winding specifications. Apply emerging technologies including SiC and GaN devices to achieve high power density and high efficiency. Support EMI/EMC compliance through simulation, design techniques, and testing aligned with MIL‑STD and aerospace standards. Execute hands‑on lab testing including bring‑up, debugging, characterization, and validation of power hardware. Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to support verification across development stages. Collaborate with systems, digital design, mechanical/thermal engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams. Contribute to requirements development, traceability, and design documentation. Support root‑cause analysis and production issue resolution. Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and IRAD / technology maturation tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in power electronics design, analysis, or test (work experience, co‑op, or internships accepted).
• Experience with switched‑mode power converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, half/full bridge, PFC, motor control).
• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads).
• Experience with high‑power, high‑voltage safety principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with aerospace/defense standards such as MIL‑STD‑704, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑160.
• Familiarity with DSP‑ or MCU‑based digital control of power converters.
• Experience with SiC/GaN power devices and gate driver design.
• Thermal modeling or analysis experience (ANSYS/Flotherm).
• Magnetics design experience.
• Knowledge of reliability analysis, derating methodologies, and WCCA.
• Experience taking hardware through full development lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, test, production.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Location and Work Arrangement

The 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. El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location #LI-SP1

Employment Details

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• 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.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.