Principal CCA Design Engineer

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly skilled Principal CCADesign Engineer in El Segundo, CA, to lead radar control and radar processor electronics development for defense applications.

The role is onsite, requires collaboration with systems, mechanical, and software teams, and involves vendor studies, SI/PI analysis, and presentations to stakeholders. A DoD Secret clearance is required post-start.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 8+ years of applicable experience focused on architecting, designing, implementing, and testing digital Circuit 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, Gb Ethernet.
• Experience designing hardware boards that house Xilinx and Altera FPGAs.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post-start is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital circuit cards for Airborne Radar hardware.
• Lead component obsolescence evaluations and parts selection.
• Conduct SI/PI analyses and participate in vendor trade studies.
• Guide junior engineers and present technical findings in reviews.

Skills

Digital circuit design

FPGA design

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

C/C++

LabVIEW

Matlab

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

MS degree desirable

Tools

Simulink

Modelsim

PSpice

Mentor XDx-Designer

HyperLynx

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-02

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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Airborne Radar Electronics Design (ARED) department isseekinga highly motivated, experienced Principal CCADesign Engineer to work onRadar ControlandRadar Processor electronicsproduct development for defense applications.

The position is onsite 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)
• 8+ 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.
• 10+ 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, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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