Senior Power Electrical Engineer - Mission Systems Power Electronics (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life & disability insurance

Insurance options (pet/home/auto)

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of DC/DC and AC/DC converters, motor controllers, and power supplies for aerospace systems.

You will perform circuit analysis, simulations, document design, support testing, and collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Digital Hardware teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of power electronics hardware including DC/DC and AC/DC converters, motor controllers, and power supplies.
• Perform circuit analysis, modeling, simulation, and component selection aligned to system requirements.
• Generate engineering documentation: requirements, design descriptions, schematics, BOMs, and test plans.
• Support integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing new and existing designs.
• Partner with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Digital Hardware teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Diagnose and solve issues related to power conversion performance, reliability, EMI/EMC, and thermal behavior.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace standards and mission assurance expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Power supply design

EMC/EMI compliance

Power electronics simulations

Schematic capture

PCB design

Thermal management

Aerospace standards

Control schemes (PWM, current/voltage)

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB design software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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

Potential Onsite Locations

• Cedar Rapids, IA
• Fort Wayne, IN

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design and development of power electronics hardware including DC/DC and AC/DC converters, motor controllers, and power supplies.
• Perform circuit analysis, modeling, simulation, and component selection aligned to system requirements.
• Generate engineering documentation: requirements, design descriptions, schematics, BOMs, and test plans.
• Support integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing new and existing designs.
• Partner closely with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Digital Hardware teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Diagnose and solve issues related to power conversion performance, reliability, EMI/EMC, and thermal behavior.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace standards and mission assurance expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Hands-on design expertise with power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant, PFC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of power supply control schemes, including differences between peak current mode and voltage mode control, with the ability to design appropriate compensation, place poles/zeros, and evaluate converter stability.
• Thorough understanding of EMC/EMI requirements, associated mitigation techniques, and designing power systems to meet regulatory standards.
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB design for power supplies.
• Ability to perform power electronics simulations.
• 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 and minimum 3 years of experience
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience across a range of power levels and switching frequencies in DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion.
• Power supply design experience from 10 W to multi-kW.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to all audiences.
• Expertise in digital control, complex topologies such as phase-shifted bridge or LLC, and designing protection features (over voltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, etc.).
• Experience selecting appropriate COTS magnetics, with the ability to design custom inductors or transformers when needed.
• Proficient in selecting and integrating key power components with consideration for thermal stress, derating, and overall thermal management.
• Active SECRET clearance or higher.

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 i