Principal Power Systems Integration Engineer; Power Lead

Job Summary:

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Department provides Electrical Systems Engineering expertise to develop Guidance Electronics solutions across Raytheon’s portfolio. The Principal Power Systems Integration Engineer (Power Lead) is responsible for designing, integrating, and validating advanced power systems for missile guidance subsystems, overseeing cross‑functional teams, and delivering technical leadership and innovative solutions.

• Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of power systems for missile Guidance Electronics Hardware, including power supplies, power distribution systems, and energy storage technologies.
• Develop and document subsystem‑level and system‑level power requirements, architectures, and test plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a cross‑disciplinary team of engineers, ensuring successful execution of program deliverables.
• Oversee critical design reviews and ensure technical rigor in meeting project commitments.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, electrical design teams, and program management to ensure seamless integration of power systems within the overall system architecture.
• Resolve complex technical problems, from system‑level integration down to circuit card‑level designs.
• Lead failure investigation teams, conduct root cause analyses, and present findings to customers and senior leadership.
• Manage suppliers for power subsystems, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Support proposal development efforts, including technical inputs and cost estimates for power systems solutions, and mentor junior engineers.
• Travel as required, including potential international travel.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in power systems engineering, electrical hardware development, systems engineering, or subsystems integration.
• Advanced degree (Master’s = +2 years experience, Ph.D. = +4 years experience) acceptable in lieu of mandatory experience.
• Expertise in power electronics, power supply design, power distribution systems, and energy storage technologies.
• Experience developing and validating power‑related system‑level and subsystem‑level requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing cross‑functional engineering teams and delivering complex technical solutions.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (required prior to start date) and Mandatory U.S. citizenship.

• Experience designing and troubleshooting power systems for military or aerospace applications, including radiation‑hardened designs, EMI/EMC considerations, and thermal management.
• Knowledge of missile guidance electronics and integration of power solutions with antennas, RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience leading root cause failure investigations.
• Familiarity with industry standards and processes for power system design and verification in high‑reliability environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to convey technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs or projects simultaneously and strong organizational skills.

U.S. citizenship is required. An active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret) is required prior to the start date.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and voluntary self‑insurable plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program and employee scholar program
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
• Annual incentive compensation opportunities for eligible employees

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, 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.