Electrical Engineer II - Firmware
Listed on 2026-09-08
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Raytheon’s Airborne Multi-Mission Electronics Department, part of Integrated Electrical Solution mission area, is seeking an experienced Firmware Design Engineer to design and develop power conversion technologies for airborne military applications.
This 1st shift role is 100% onsite and based in Goleta, CA.
What You Will Do
- Support work in the Hardware/Firmware Engineering Department at the Electronic Warfare Systems
- Support work on new product development based on descriptions and specifications provided by our customers.
- Partner with integrated product teams to design, develop, and manufacture complex state-of-the-art systems for airborne, naval, and land-based military applications.
- Activities include detailed digital design, embedded systems, and FPGA development.
- Complete specific tasks including circuit analysis, circuit simulation, FPGA programming, design documentation, design verification and testing, and integration of hardware and software at the level of electronic components and circuit boards.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior work experience.
- Experience with basic lab equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.).
- Experience using engineering tools (i.e. Vivado, Quartus, etc.) for design (i.e. VHDL, Verilog, etc.).
Qualifications We Prefer
- Digital Signal Processing
- Intel/Altera and/or AMD/Xilinx FPGAs
- Designing in Matlab/Simulink with DSP Builder and HDL Coder blocksets
- Digital hardware design and firmware integration
- RF Signal Processing
- Experience working in a team environment.
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.
- 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, Innovation, and Safety. - Relocation assistance available.
Learn More & Apply Now!
- 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.
- This position requires onsite work in Goleta, CA:
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