Senior Power Electronics Engineer

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design of AC/DC and DC/DC converters, motor drives, and high‑density power boards. You will own circuit‑level designs, guide PCB layout, and perform advanced simulations for reliability and thermal performance.

The role requires hands‑on prototype bring‑up, EMI/EMC compliance, and collaboration across systems, mechanical/thermal, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in power electronics design, analysis, or test.
• Experience with switched‑mode converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, half/full bridge, resonant, PFC, motor control).
• Proficient with SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink for design and verification.
• Lab experience with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, high‑voltage equipment, and/or electronic loads.
• Experience with high‑power, high‑voltage safety principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of power electronics hardware including converters, motor drives, and complete power system architectures.
• Own circuit-level and subsystem designs, performing schematic creation and guiding PCB layout for high‑density/high‑reliability boards.
• Perform advanced engineering analysis including SPICE/PLECS simulation, worst‑case analysis, derating, reliability modeling, and thermal/electromagnetic evaluations.
• Develop and validate magnetics designs with electrical models, core/winding selections, and optimization for size/efficiency/thermal performance.
• Drive adoption of SiC and GaN devices; develop gate-driver strategies and high‑frequency architectures.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance through modeling, design techniques, and testing aligned with MIL/ DO standards.
• Lead hands‑on activities including prototype bring‑up, debugging, characterization, and formal validation.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and verification documentation across development stages.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure cohesive subsystem performance.
• Contribute to requirements, traceability, and engineering documentation.
• Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and production support.
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and technology maturation activities.
• Mentor P1–P2 engineers with technical guidance.

Skills

Power electronics

SPICE analysis

Circuit design

High voltage safety

PCB/layout guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSIM

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Flotherm

Maxwell

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R02 ~ 1970 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R02

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

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.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and development of power electronics hardware including AC/DC and DC/DC converters, motor/servo drives, PFC stages, filters, and complete power system architectures.
• Own circuit‑level and subsystem‑level designs, performing schematic creation, component selection, and guiding PCB layout for high‑density and high‑reliability power boards.
• Perform advanced engineering analysis including SPICE/PLECS simulation, worst‑case analysis, derating, reliability modeling, and detailed thermal/electromagnetic evaluations.
• Develop and validate custom magnetics designs, providing electrical models, core/winding selections, and optimization for size, efficiency, and thermal performance.
• Drive adoption of advanced devices including SiC and GaN power semiconductors; develop gate‑driver strategies, protection schemes, and high‑frequency architectures.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance through modeling, design techniques, and testing aligned with MIL STD and aerospace requirements; provide recommendations for layout and filtering.
• Lead hands‑on engineering activities including prototype bring‑up, debugging, characterization, and formal validation of power hardware.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and verification documentation, ensuring technical rigor across development stages from breadboard to qualification.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems, digital design, mechanical/thermal engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams to ensure cohesive subsystem performance.
• Contribute to and maintain system requirements, traceability, design artifacts, and engineering documentation in accordance with review and compliance processes.
• Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and production support for power hardware.
• Participate and present in technical design reviews, trade studies, proposals, and IRAD/technology maturation activities; influence architecture and design direction.
• Mentor P1–P2 engineers, providing technical guidance and review support.

Qualification You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and a minimum 5 years of experience in power electronics design, analysis, or test
• Experience with switched‑mode power converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, half/full bridge, resonant, PFC, motor control)
• Experience using simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink for design and verification
• Lab experience with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, high‑voltage equipment, and/or electronic loads
• Experience with high‑power, high‑voltage safety principles and best practices.

Qualification We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power electronics, control systems, or electromagnetics.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in developing power conversion hardware from concept through qualification and production.
• Experience with high‑voltage and high‑power systems including >1 kW converters or >600 V architectures.
• Proficiency with advanced modeling tools (PSIM, PLECS, MATLAB, ANSYS, Flotherm, Maxwell).
• Experience designing custom magnetics including planar magnetics, high‑frequency inductors, and radiation‑tolerant transformers.
• Strong familiarity with digital control implementation, firmware collaboration, and closed‑loop tuning for power stages.
• Background in EMI/EMC mitigation, compliance testing, and certification to MIL or DO standards.
• Experience supporting proposals, ROM estimates, and technical volume writing.
• Prior mentorship or technical oversight of junior engineers.

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.
• Relocation Eligible

El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

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_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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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.