Power Electronics Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R02 ~ 1970 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R02

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 1

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 seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. The engineer will contribute to the design, development, analysis, test, and integration of power conversion hardware across a wide variety of applications including airborne, space, radar, and next-generation power platforms. This P2-level role is ideal for engineers with early-career experience who are ready to take technical ownership of subassemblies and work closely with senior engineers to deliver high-performance, high‑reliability power solutions.

What You Will o

• Design and develop power conversion circuits including AC/DC, DC/DC, servo/motor controls, filters and power system architectures.

• Create schematics, perform component selection, and support PCB layout for power boards.

• Perform detailed analysis including SPICE simulation, worst-case analysis, derating, reliability assessments, and thermal modeling.

• Develop magnetics designs (inductors, transformers) including performance modeling and winding specifications.

• Apply emerging technologies including SiC and GaN devices to achieve high power density and high efficiency.

• Support EMI/EMC compliance through simulation, design techniques, and testing aligned with MIL‑STD and aerospace standards.

• Execute hands-on lab testing including bring-up, debugging, characterization, and validation of power hardware.

• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to support verification across development stages.

• Collaborate with systems, digital design, mechanical/thermal engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams.

• Contribute to requirements development, traceability, and design documentation.

• Support root-cause analysis and production issue resolution.

• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and IRAD / technology maturation tasks.

Qualification You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in power electronics design, analysis, or test (work experience, co-op, or internships accepted).

• Experience with switched-mode power converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, half/full bridge, PFC, motor control).

• Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink.

• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads).

• Experience with high-power, high-voltage safety principles

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with aerospace/defense standards such as MIL‑STD‑704, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑160.

• Familiarity with DSP- or MCU-based digital control of power converters.

• Experience with SiC/GaN power devices and gate driver design.

• Thermal modeling or analysis experience (ANSYS/Flotherm).

• Magnetics design experience.

• Knowledge of reliability analysis, derating methodologies, and WCCA.

• Experience taking hardware through full development lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, test, production.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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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