Senior Principal Digital Design Engineer — Missile Systems

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Principal Digital Design Engineer for 100% onsite work. U.S.

citizenship is required for a DoD Secret clearance, and relocation assistance is available. You will design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and CCAs for missile applications, lead hardware design across processors, FPGAs, memory interfaces, and interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART.

Qualifications

• STEM degree (BS/BA). Minimum 10 years of experience in digital circuit design.
• Experience in electronic circuit design, multi-assembly system/unit development, and handling cabinet depth and layer complexity.
• Proficiency with Mentor Graphics Design Capture (DxDesigner, xDX Designer, Vx) and Xilinx tools (Zynq Ultrascale, Vivado, Atrix).
• Knowledge of embedded test techniques, design for test, margin analysis, and production for complex circuit card assemblies.
• Skill with PCB design software such as HyperLynx (signal- and power-integrity) and Xpedition Enterprise (xPCB).
• Strong leadership in program transition, schedule and risk management, and cost development.
• Experience generating intellectual property (patents & publications).

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and/or CCAs for missile applications.
• Lead hardware design across processors, FPGAs, memory interfaces, and industry protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Transform design concepts from block diagram or requirement level into complete hardware and verify through test and integration.
• Apply PCB design processes, schematic capture, and simulation tools to ensure quality before hardware execution.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on multiple projects, managing technical and schedule risks to meet deadlines.
• Support the transition from development to production and drive continuous process improvement.

Skills

Digital circuit design

PCB design

Mentor Graphics DxDesigner

Xilinx Vivado

HyperLynx

Xpedition Enterprise

Program management

Leadership

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics DxDesigner (DxDesigner, xDX Designer, Vx)

Xilinx tools (Zynq Ultrascale, Vivado)

Xpedition Enterprise (xPCB)

HyperLynx (signal & power integrity)

Job description

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Principal Digital Design Engineer for 100% onsite work. U.S.

citizenship is required for a DoD Secret clearance, and relocation assistance is available. You will design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and CCAs for missile applications, lead hardware design across processors, FPGAs, memory interfaces, and interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART.