Power Supply Engineer – Production Support

RTX•El Segundo, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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 currently seeking a Power Supply Engineer – Production Support specializing in Power Supply design, test, and troubleshooting. The candidate must be comfortable working with commercial off-the-shelf and custom hardware designs to meet hardware requirements. As the Power Supply Subsystem Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for a Production Airborne Radar program, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and suppliers to achieve technical excellence. This opportunity is for a versatile Power Supply engineer possessing a blend of practical application, and hands-on integration abilities. If necessary, travel will be required to work on site in various manufacturing locations nation-wide.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
A minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience in power supply test, integration, and troubleshooting.
Experience with AC-DC and DC-DC converters, as well as familiarity with EMI design and analysis.
Experience integrating hardware and software for power supply hardware applications, especially for airborne radar systems.
Experience with power subsystems and a working understanding of architecture, design, and integration processes.
Proficient with common test equipment such as logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
Active and transferable US Government issued security clearance prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

More than 5 years of experience in power supply design, integration, and testing.
Experience in power supply design, including modeling and simulation tools and circuit analysis tools.
Experience with control theory, control loop compensation and loop stability measurement.
Experience in Root-Cause Corrective Action Investigations
Proficient in magnetics theory and its practical application to transformer design and implementation.
Familiarity with resolving production issues with suppliers and sub-tier suppliers.
Ability to determine technical paths forward for obsolescence and production challenges.
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Power Supply Design.

Responsibilities

As a production support engineer, you will leverage your strong engineering expertise to address a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to Power Supply design, test, and troubleshooting.
Your fundamental knowledge of mathematics and physics will be critical as you troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during daily operations.
In this role, you’ll use sound judgment and prioritize tasks effectively to determine the best approach for problem-solving, ensuring seamless production processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace and defense applications, working with intricate Power Supply designs, and ensuring compliance with military and industry standards.
Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with cross-discipline teams, including systems engineering, mechanical engineering, software, mission assurance, and program management.
Other key responsibilities include daily discussions with the production facility, weekly presentations to senior leadership, and the ability to work on site in various manufacturing locations nation-wide.
Willingness to travel as needed to support manufacturing locations on-site.
Collaborate and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to achieve/document concurrence and resolve issues that may arise during production, testing, and integration.
Troubleshoot and lead efforts to resolve power supply hardware and process issues down to the PCB and component levels.
Provide technical, schedule, and cost inputs to management to support planning and decision-making.
Work with both commercial off-the-shelf and custom hardware designs to meet hardware requirements.