Principal Telemetry and Flight Terminations Engineer

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Raytheon's Hardware Electrical Engineering Team seeks Principal Telemetry (TM) and Flight Termination Systems (FTS) Engineers to provide technical leadership, develop advanced architectures, and drive execution for TM/FTS. The role focuses on power, telemetry, and mixed-signal designs for high-reliability defense products in a secure environment.

You will lead circuit and system design, lifecycle development of PCBA-level designs, and reviews, while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electronics design at the system and/or subsystem level.
• Deep experience with analog and mixed-signal circuit design (FET/BJT, op-amps, filters, A/D converters, level shifting, etc.).
• Experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and circuit-level architecture design activities for TM and FTS subsystems; serve as REA for complex TM/FTS designs.
• Drive full lifecycle development of PCBA-level designs from requirements through integration and qualification.
• Lead technical reviews, failure investigations, supplier engagements, and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee analog and mixed-signal circuit design, analysis, testing, and documentation.
• Independently generate engineering artifacts to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and shape team engineering practices.

Skills

Electronics design

Analog & mixed-signal design

System architecture

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Analog/digital design tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Every revolutionary invention begins with a simple electronic principle, proving small sparks can create massive change.

Raytheon's Hardware Electrical Engineering Team is looking for experienced engineers who have electronics knowledge to support the design and test of electronic products and systems. Our bread and butter are all things “circuit cards”, and we want you to help us blaze the path! We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required — we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk.

What You Will Do

Raytheon's Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Team is seeking a Principal Telemetry (TM) and Flight Termination Systems (FTS) Engineer to provide technical leadership, develop advanced system architectures, and drive execution for Telemetry (TM) and Flight Termination Systems (FTS).

The Effector Power Department is responsible for the development, from concept to integration, of Telemetry and Flight Termination products; power systems from all up round to the lowest level power regulation; servo electronics supporting all mechanical motion in our products and low noise mixed signal electronics that provides the analog to digital interface to our front-end sensors. Each of these products generally operate in lower power and voltage ranges less than 10kW and 1000V.

The TM/FTS team develops system designs focused on supporting effector flight tests. We adhere to rigorous standards from the Range Commanders Council, Federal Communications Commission, and the National Security Agency in the design and utilization of our products.

• Lead system and circuit-level architecture design activities for TM and FTS subsystems. Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for complex TM and FTS designs.
• Drive full lifecycle development of PCBA-level designs, from requirements definition through integration and qualification.
• Lead technical reviews, failure investigations, supplier engagements, and cross-functional task teams.
• Oversee or perform analog and mixed-signal circuit design, analysis, simulation, testing, and documentation.
• Independently generate the engineering artifacts required to demonstrate compliance with program, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and shape team-level engineering best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience with electronics design at the system and/or subsystem level.
• Experience generating and/or utilizing electrical design specifications.
• Deep experience with analog and mixed-signal circuit design (FET/BJT circuits, op‑amps, filters, A/D converters, level shifting, termination, comparators, load switches, etc.).
• Experience with analysis tools (MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica, or similar).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience working with and applying government regulations relevant to TM/FTS, such as RCC, FCC, NSA, or related compliance frameworks.
• Experience with component-level qualification, including radiation, temperature, vibration, and environmental stress conditions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams (systems, RF, firmware, mechanical, test, suppliers).
• Extensive experience with:
  • Mixed-signal PCB design
  • RF/antenna interfaces
  • RF transmitters and receivers
  • ECAD workflows and layout/routing constraints relevant to TM/FTS
• Experience with electronics laboratory diagnosis and testing.
• Experience with:
  • Microcontroller, FPGA, and digital interface design
  • System grounding schemes and resolving ground reference issues
  • Requirements development and test plan creation
  • Electrical interface control documents
  • Power supply design
  • Detailed printed circuit board layout

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

Role Type Definition

• 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.
• 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

• 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
• 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.