Senior Principal Digital Hardware Engineer

RTX; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an experienced engineer to design, analyze, and test digital electronic modules for missile applications. This role demands a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate should have expertise in PCB design processes, proficiency in Mentor Graphics software, and a strong understanding of environmental requirements. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in digital circuit design.
• Experience from block diagram to complete hardware designs.
• Hands-on experience with design tools and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules.
• Lead design from proposal to production.
• Ensure designs meet stringent environmental requirements.

Skills

Digital circuit design

PCB design processes

Schematic capture

Mentor Graphics Design Creation tools

Simulation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Tools

HyperLynx

Xpedition Enterprise

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and/or CCAs for missile applications.
• Lead the design of digital electronic circuit cards and units from proposal through transition to production.
• Apply expertise in hardware designs that include processors, FPGAs, memory, and industry interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Ensure designs meet stringent environmental requirements, ranging from space to desert heat and ocean depth pressures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in digital circuit design.
• Experience taking design concepts from block diagram or requirement level to complete hardware designs, with verification via test and integration.
• Proficiency in PCB design processes, schematic capture, and simulation tools.
• Hands‑on experience with Mentor Graphics Design Creation tools (DxDesigner, xDX Designer VX, Expedition) and PCB electronic circuit design software (HyperLynx, Xpedition Enterprise).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $132,400 – $251,600.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and parental leave.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other standard benefits as per the business unit.

EEO Statement

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.