Raytheon Full-time Digital Design Hardware Electrical Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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.  

We are seeking a highly motivated New College Graduate Digital Hardware Design Electrical Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, verification, and validation of airborne radar hardware for defense and aerospace applications. You will work closely with experienced engineers on Digital CCA Design Development, including block diagram designs, FPGA design, simulation, and hardware bring-up for cutting-edge technologies.

This position is ideal for candidates passionate about digital hardware, digital logic design, aerospace systems, radar technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges in multidisciplinary and collaborative teams.

What You Will Do:

• Circuit analysis, circuit simulation, design documentation maintenance, trade assessments for obsolescence resolution, troubleshooting and resolution of hardware performance issues and hardware integration, test and verification. 
• Develop firmware for FPGA-based systems
• Support FPGA prototyping, lab bring-up, and testing
• Integration and test of digital components and modules.
• Work as part of a team to analyze Hardware / Firmware test requirements / specifications to determine hardware and firmware requirements. 
• Develop solutions to test issues and develop productivity and efficiency enhancements. 
• Interact with test technicians, factory facilitators, operations managers, other engineers, Quality Assurance and Reliability personnel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• 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:

• Coursework or academic project experience in: Basic circuit design fundamentals, Digital logic design, Integrated Circuit / Microelectronics design, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) knowledge, FPGA coursework/projects
• Familiarity with one or more hardware description languages: Verilog, SystemVerilog, and/or VHDL
• ABET is the preferred, although not required accreditation standard
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Internship experience in hardware engineering
• Demonstrated leadership experience through school or extracurricular projects
• Experience using FPGA development boards or lab equipment
• Understanding of airborne or ruggedized hardware environments
• Hands-on lab/debug experience
• Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the electrical engineering fields and general knowledge of other related disciplines
• Familiarity with industry tools such as: Xilinx/AMD Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim or Questa, MATLAB/Simulink
• Exposure to: Radar systems or digital signal processing, High-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, DDR), Embedded processors or SoC architecture, Xilinx FPGAs
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as: Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, Network Analyzers, DMM

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.

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.

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