Hardware Digital CCA Designer
RTX · US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 ·
- Category
- Hardware
- Experience
- 5+ years
Date Posted:
2026-07-02

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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.
The Airborne Radar Electronics Design (ARED) department is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Hardware Digital CCA Designer to work on Radar Control and Radar Processor electronics product development for defense applications.
The position is available in El Segundo, California.
What You Will Do:
The candidate will be responsible for digital circuit card design during hardware development and integration for Airborne Radar applications. They will work effectively in a cross-functional team environment under senior engineering guidance while also completing tasks independently. Responsibilities include performing component obsolescence evaluations, selecting electrical parts, participating in vendor trade studies, and conducting Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analyses. The candidate will guide junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams—including systems, mechanical, and software—and deliver technical presentations. They will also work with government personnel and programs to define, refine, and validate hardware requirements for compliance.
This position may require occasional business-related travel.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- 5+ years of applicable experience focused on architecting, designing, implementing, and testing digital Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) designs.
- Experience with high-speed mixed signal circuit card design and/or high-density, high-speed digital circuit card design.
- Experience in bus standards protocol such as: sRIO, SpaceWire, VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, and Gb Ethernet.
- Experience designing hardware boards that house Xilinx and Altera FPGAs.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance post-start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Possess skills to handle fast pace and dynamic product development environment.
- Strong team player with good interpersonal skills as well as excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- 7+ years of applicable experience focused on architecting, designing, implementing, and testing digital Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) designs.
- Experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
- Embedded Software and Firmware knowledge and experience
- Experience with Simulation tools such as Symulink, Modelsim; Logic Bus Analyzers, In-Circuit Emulators/Debugger
- C or C++, LabView, Matlab
- Experience with Electronic Circuit Simulators such as PSpice
- Familiar with Failure Analysis and worst-case analysis, HSpice/PSpice, Mentor xDx-Designer Hyperlynx
- Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is desirable.
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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