Power Electronics Engineer II - Aerospace Systems (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, analyze, test, and integrate high‑reliability power converters for aerospace/defense programs. You will work with senior engineers to own subassemblies and deliver high‑performance power solutions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on lab work, schematic and PCB support, and development across airborne, space, radar, and other platforms. A DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of power electronics design, analysis, or test.
• Experience with switched‑mode converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, bridges, PFC).
• Experience with SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power conversion circuits including AC/DC, DC/DC, servo/motor controls, filters and power system architectures.
• Create schematics, select components, and support PCB layout for power boards.
• Perform SPICE simulations, worst-case analysis, derating and thermal modeling.
• Develop magnetics designs (inductors, transformers) with winding specs.
• Apply SiC/GaN devices to improve density and efficiency.
• Support EMI/EMC testing and MIL‑STD compliance.
• Conduct hands‑on lab bring‑up, debugging, characterization, and verification.
• Write test plans and documentation for development stages.
• Collaborate with systems, digital, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Assist in requirements development and design reviews.

Skills

Power electronics design

SPICE simulations

Lab testing

High-voltage safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPICE

LTspice

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

RTX is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, analyze, test, and integrate high‑reliability power converters for aerospace/defense programs. You will work with senior engineers to own subassemblies and deliver high‑performance power solutions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on lab work, schematic and PCB support, and development across airborne, space, radar, and other platforms. A DoD Secret clearance is required.