Power Electronics Engineer II

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…