Electrical Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX•McKinney, TX

1d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an Electrical Engineer I with interest in hardware emulation, component‑level hardware troubleshooting, and system integration. This role focuses on working with high-speed electronic systems, configuring and programming individual hardware components, and supporting secure development practices. The candidate will contribute to design verification, prototype bring-up, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
Understanding of networking fundamentals (switching, routing, protocols).
Experience with high‑speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, or similar.
Familiarity with programming or scripting tools (C, Python, or similar) for component configuration.
Ability to use lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and power instrumentation.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hardware emulation or FPGA‑based prototyping platforms.
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices (secure coding, configuration management, automated validation).
Exposure to system cybersecurity concepts applied to embedded or networked hardware.
Experience with configuration management tools or CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with embedded Linux, real-time operating systems, or network testing tools.

Responsibilities

Configure and operate hardware emulation platforms to evaluate system performance and behavior.
Troubleshoot and program individual hardware components including microcontrollers, transceivers, sensors, and communication devices.
Integrate, test, and validate hardware involving high-speed interfaces and networked systems.
Diagnose issues related to signal integrity, communication protocols, timing, and component interactions.
Support lab activities such as hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and test execution.
Develop scripts or small utilities to automate configuration, testing, or data capture.
Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure hardware, firmware, and supporting tools meet security best practices.
Prepare clear documentation including test results, configuration guides, and design review materials.
Collaborate with systems, firmware, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration.