Principal Digital Electrical Engineer (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Job summary

Prattwhitney is hiring for a Principal Digital Electrical Engineer in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The role involves complete digital design of printed wiring boards, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure all requirements are met at every stage.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in digital CCA design, PCB design, and significant knowledge of high-speed circuit assemblies. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Understanding of IPC, IEEE, and MIL standards for PCB design and fabrication.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design digital circuit cards from inception through layout and assembly.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure requirements are met.
• Work with ECAD designers to generate databases and drawings.
• Perform design analyses for timing, power, and signal integrity.
• Produce and present design documentation.
• Conduct trade studies and create comprehensive design documentation.

Skills

Proficient in digital CCA design

Proficient in PCB design

Proficient in artwork validation

Proficient in design verification and analysis

Experience developing digital high-speed circuit card assemblies

Proficiency with Siemens Xpedition Design Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

Principal Digital Electrical Engineer

Location: Marlbrough, MA (Boston area). This is an onsite role requiring U.S. citizenship and a Secret-level DoD security clearance. The position is managed by Collins Aerospace, an RTX company.

Position Overview

The Principal Digital Electrical Engineer is responsible for the complete digital design of printed wiring boards (PCBs) from inception through layout, assembly, and verification. The engineer coordinates with cross‑disciplinary teams (Layout, Systems, Mechanical, Test, FPGA, and Software) and ensures requirements are met at every stage.

Responsibilities

• Design digital circuit cards from inception through layout and assembly.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure requirements are met at every level of design.
• Work with ECAD designers to generate full databases and drawings for PWB/CCAs.
• Perform design analyses (timing, power, signal integrity).
• Perform design verification and troubleshooting.
• Produce and present design documentation.
• Conduct trade studies and create comprehensive design documentation including test requirements and design memos.

Qualifications – Minimum

• Proficient in digital CCA design (parts selection, schematic capture, library management, parts lists).
• Proficient in PCB design (stack‑up, plane/routing rules, placement, constraints, DRC).
• Proficient in artwork validation (ODB++) and creation of PWB/CCA drawing sets.
• Proficient in design verification/analysis (timing, power, signal integrity, bench‑level testing).
• Experience developing digital/mixed‑signal high‑speed circuit card assemblies (CCA).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Proficiency with Siemens Xpedition Design Tools.
• Understanding of IPC, IEEE, and MIL standards for PCB design and fabrication.
• Proficiency with analog and mixed‑signal circuits.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health and wellness programs (Ovia Health, fertility and family planning, health incentives, wellness rewards).
• Child and elder care services.
• Relocation assistance.
• Additional options include optional coverage purchases and employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.

EEO Statement

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, 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.