Principal Design Engineer (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a remote Principal Design Engineer in the microelectronics field. This role involves designing printed circuit boards for RF applications, collaborating with engineers at various levels to ensure project success. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant professional experience, especially in PCB design and layout.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years experience with a STEM degree or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with various PCB technologies and designs.
• Familiarity with IPC 6012 & IPC 6013 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs PCBs for RF applications from conception to manufacturing.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Interfaces with engineering customers to support design requirements.

Skills

Design layout experience

RF applications

Producibility considerations

Customer interaction skills

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Siemens Mentor Graphics

Valor NPI

Xpedition Library Manager

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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.

The Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) department is looking for a Principal Design Engineer in the microelectronics field. In this role, you will work closely with a team of multi-disciplined engineers to design, layout, and document printed circuit boards. You will interact with internal customers and suppliers as well to advise design tradeoffs and meet the needs. Your technical background, efficiency and effectiveness of communication, a keen interest in learning new skills especially in manufacturability, your coachability, and great attention to details are the keys to your success. You will have a sense of ownership and collaborate closely with everybody who has a part to play in an assigned task.

What You Will Do

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs from conception to manufacturing for RF applications.

• Creation of the PCB, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and Schematic drawings for suppliers.

• Working designs include full designs, re-spins, simple tasks, change notices, and process improvement projects within and outside own discipline.

• On daily basis, interface with many different engineering levels and multi-disciplined engineering groups including, but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, and Producibility Engineering disciplines to ensure that the overall design requirements are captured and accomplished.

• Your top priority is to support engineering customers affiliated with home department.

• This 1st shift role will be 100% remote.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of prior work experience.

• Experience with software using Siemens Mentor Graphics and BluePrint.

• Design layout experience including Rigid, Flex, and Rigid-Flex assemblies.

• Experience with Analog, Digital including DDR, RF, Power, and mixed signal technology, including multi-layer designs with High Density Interconnect (HDI) technology.

• Experience with Xpedition Library Manager Symbol / Padstack / Cell creation / manipulation.

• Experience with Valor NPI, Design for Manufacturing rule sets.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) are eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with IPC 6012 & IPC 6013.

• Working knowledge of military and commercial design standards, GD&T techniques, and overall producibility considerations related to electronic packaging.

• Experience with laying out advanced MMIC Wire-bondable / Cavity RF Modules, Reusable Blocks and Translations from CAD vendor’s into Xpedition.

• S trong customer interaction skills with engineers of all levels within and outside of their own discipline.

• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously while establishing schedule and priority needs.

• Proactivity in own discipline and beyond with minimal supervision.

• Ability to effectively multi-task and to make improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the work area.

• Able to understand and interpret drawings as they relate to PCB’s.

• Able to assist in developing technical solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and creativity with minimum supervision.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Remote : Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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