Senior Digital Hardware Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, testing, and documentation of digital electronics circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
• Define circuit card level architecture and assist with requirements decomposition and trade studies.
• Design systems including embedded processors, FPGAs, memories, and high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Partner with ECAD drafters on stackup definition, pre/post-route simulation (SI/PI), layout, and routing activities.
• Plan and execute integration and verification activities within engineering laboratories.
• Provide product testing, troubleshooting, and root cause failure investigation support.
• Manage schedules for circuit card level tasks to ensure execution meets planned budget and timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead small design teams or individual design projects.

Requirements

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in digital electronic circuit design.
• Proven experience with processors, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, and flash memories.
• Expertise in schematic capture and circuit board layout CAD packages.
• Proficiency using standard laboratory equipment for hardware integration and verification testing.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• An active DoD Secret security clearance is required after day 1.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Experience with Siemens Xpedition (xDX Designer, xPCB Layout, or Hyperlynx).
• Experience with complex circuit card assemblies (16 to 32 layers).
• Knowledge of embedded test techniques, design for test (DFT), and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Familiarity with FPGA code development or software development.
• Experience with project management tools such as Agile or Earned Value.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 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 through engineering excellence in fields like directed energy, hypersonics, and cybersecurity.