Senior Power Electrical Engineer - Avionics Power Electronics (Onsite) at Raytheon Cedar Rapids, IA

Fairweather, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Raytheon in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Power Electrical Engineer for Avionics Power Electronics. This onsite role involves designing and developing power conversion systems (DC/DC, AC/DC) for avionics, with opportunities to work on multiple power levels and frequencies.

Qualifications require a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, EMC/EMI, thermal analysis, and knowledge of power supply magnetics design. Prior aerospace experience is a plus and the company offers extensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• You will work on Avionics projects, designing and developing power conversion systems, solving some of the more complex projects in aerospace.

Skills

Power conversion design

EMC/EMI

Thermal analysis

Aerospace experience

MIL-STD knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Power supply magnetics design

Job description

Senior Power Electrical Engineer - Avionics Power Electronics (Onsite) job at Raytheon. Cedar Rapids, IA.

Job ID: 01855195
Posted: 30+ Days Ago
Start Date: 2026-06-25
Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106
Country: United States of America
Time Type: Full time
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Person, U.S. Citizen, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. Person

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

What You Will Do:

You will work on Avionics projects, designing and developing power conversion systems, solving some of the more complex projects in aerospace. You will have the opportunity to work on different power conversion systems with various power levels and frequency ranges, DC/DC and AC/DC.

What You Will Learn:

You will learn from top power supply experts in this industry; they will support you in design reviews and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience with various power levels and frequency ranges, DC/DC and AC/DC powerconversion designs (topologies, components, control, packaging, etc.).
• Experience with EMC/EMI, thermal stress, and other environmental issues and their impact on design methodology.
• Knowledge in Power supply magnetics design.
• Experience in the above within the aerospace industry is a plus.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing, capturing, and reviewing system level power requirements (MILSTD-704, MIL-STD-461, and DO-160) or similar from different industries.
• Planar magnetics design or simulation experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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.

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