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$108k–$205k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability
Posted 4d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead small teams in the design, development, and integration of complex test equipment and hardware solutions for weapon systems. They will also provide hands-on support for factory readiness, including troubleshooting instrumentation and ensuring the robustness of production test platforms.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and possess at least eight years of experience in electrical engineering design, analysis, and testing. Additionally, the role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Full job description
Date Posted:
2026-09-08


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401


Position Role Type:
Onsite


U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on 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.
This position is 100% on site in Huntsville, AL
Job Summary:
This position is for a Principal Design Engineer - Test. If you enjoy working with hands-on multidiscipline teams, the Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC) is interested in hearing from you.
The Test Solutions (TS) Effectors Center (TSEC) within the Hardware Engineering Discipline is a multidiscipline organization responsible for developing Production and Engineering test equipment solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on designers using the latest technology and tools and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TS products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in factories and production testing environments utilized for testing weapon system products. TS has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.
This Principal Engineer position is focused on supporting and driving the design, development, integration, and maintenance of electronics as a part of on-site factory support of test systems to support weapon system product development and deliveries. The selected candidate will support and drive the development of electrical designs, Interconnect designs, electrical system analysis and integrated development environment specified by the factory solutions and the TSEC organization.
This position will be supporting any or all of the following products:
The SM‑6 missile is designed to provide capability combining anti-air warfare, terminal ballistic missile defense, and anti-surface warfare in a single weapon system.
The SM3-IIA and SM3-IB missiles are kill vehicles designed to develop and deploy a layered defense system to protect against ballistic missile threats.
What You Will Do:
Prioritize and handle several engineering tasks concurrently
Lead small teams of Electrical Hardware design engineers in support of complex cabling, test chassis or test system solutions
Develop both engineering and production test systems, test interface adapters, cabling, technical drawing creation, schematic creation, circuit design and analysis
Lead the troubleshoot of hardware and test equipment instrumentation in Factory Test Platform solutions
Work and coach/lead in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations PTEs, and program personnel to support factory readiness and robustness
Support the development and derivation of requirements for hardware and electrical products
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience with electrical engineering design to include troubleshooting, analysis, and test
Experience using schematic capture tools and interpreting schematics
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.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with commonly used electrical engineering design and analysis tools including
but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo Schematic
Experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex.
oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
Experience developing Production Test Equipment in an Automation environment
Introduction or experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
Introduction or experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
Experience designing, testing, and integrating digital, mixed signal, and electrical system interconnect
Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software
Working understanding of the TEE One Page Process.
Introduction or experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
What We Offer:
A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?
This role is 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL and qualifies for relocation assistance.
Learn More & Apply Now:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work 100% onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Offices: Arlington, VA, US
Advanced sensorsaerospaceaerostructuresavionicsair and missile defense systemsaircraft engines and auxiliary power unitscommand and control systemscyber and software solutionsdefensedigital
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