Senior Principal Engineer - Digital Engineering Lead

RTX•Tucson, AZ

4d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon’s Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department is seeking an Electrical Subsystems Digital Senior Principal Engineer to lead or support digital design, digital subsystem architecture, and initial integration efforts for development guidance systems. The role focuses on systems containing FPGAs and may include Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities; Earned Value certification is preferred. The engineer will be accountable for program execution across cost, schedule, and technical oversight during the early development lifecycle. Assignments may span multiple phases of the hardware systems lifecycle, including design and analysis, electronic systems architecture, subsystem requirements and test planning, design reviews, presentations, and root-cause failure investigations. The role involves mentoring, collaboration with functional and program leadership, and engagement with customers and suppliers. Some travel may be required, approximately 25%. The position is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona. An active and transferable U.S. government Secret clearance is required before starting, and U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation may be available based on candidate eligibility. The stated salary range is $132,400 to $251,600.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and at least 10 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
At least 10 years of experience in one or more of the following: analog, digital, and power electronics design, integration, and production support; decomposition of high-level requirements into actionable electronics designs and subsystem architecture; or subsystem architectural design.
Experience in digital subsystems, systems engineering, requirements development or validation, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design, digital test integration, or digital supplier management on an effector-based product.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before the start date.
U.S. citizenship, as required to be eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Earned Value certification, particularly if taking on Control Account Management responsibilities.
Hands-on troubleshooting of complex circuit card assemblies or electromechanical systems, including digital and/or analog hardware testing and debugging.
Proficiency with digital design tools for CCA schematic capture, interconnect capture, and harness design.
Experience as a technical leader on a complex subsystem during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase.
An advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related engineering field.
Systems engineering mindset and strong analytical skills.
High motivation and ability to perform multidisciplinary work.
Experience designing or troubleshooting antennas, analog RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, or configurable logic.
Project leadership, systems engineering, and architecture experience, with interest in growing to a higher level.
Ability to network and influence across design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines, and manufacturing organizations.
Strong interpersonal skills for working positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment.
Ability to balance engineering process discipline with innovation for rapid development and program success.
Experience with missiles or similar systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Knowledge of mixed-signal electronics.
Practical experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
Experience developing proposals.
Experience leading large, complex trade studies.
Experience developing conceptual designs and integrating them into a system of systems.

Responsibilities

Lead digital design efforts for development guidance systems, particularly systems containing FPGAs.
Oversee program execution, including cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the early development lifecycle.
Support component-level design and test reviews.
Mentor other employees and participate as both a mentor and mentee.
Collaborate with functional and program management, customers, and suppliers.
Guide teams through hardware systems lifecycle activities, including design and analysis, electronic systems architecture, subsystem requirements, and test planning.
Conduct or participate in subject-matter-expert peer reviews of designs.
Present to peers, management, and government customers.
Participate in root-cause failure investigations.
Travel as needed; assignments may require approximately 25% travel.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Paid holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and applicable factors.
Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate eligibility.