Principal Digital Hardware Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and documentation of digital electronics circuit card assemblies (CCAs), including FPGAs, embedded processors, and high-speed interfaces.
• Drive requirements decomposition and lead trade studies to define architectures at the circuit card or sub-system level.
• Partner with ECAD drafters on stack-up definition, signal/power integrity (SI/PI) simulations, and PCB layout activities.
• Plan and execute integration and verification activities within engineering laboratories.
• Provide technical leadership by coaching junior engineers, managing project risks, and leading medium-sized teams.
• Support root cause failure investigations and provide troubleshooting for product testing.

Requirements

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant hardware design experience.
• Significant experience interfacing with complex embedded devices such as microprocessors, FPGAs, and high-speed transceivers.
• Expertise in schematic capture and circuit board layout CAD packages.
• Proficiency with standard laboratory equipment for hardware integration and verification.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Experience with Siemens Xpedition (xDX Designer, xPCB Layout, or Hyperlynx).
• Knowledge of high-speed protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Experience designing complex, multi-lamination circuit card assemblies (16–32 layers).
• Experience with FPGA code development or software.
• Proven ability to manage technical, cost, and schedule risks using tools like Earned Value or Agile.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Relocation assistance based on eligibility.

About the Company

Raytheon is an aerospace and defense leader that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. We solve complex problems to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.