Job Description

Digital Design Engineer II - Onsite Tucson, AZ at Raytheon summary:

A Digital Design Engineer II at Raytheon specializes in designing, analyzing, simulating, testing, and integrating digital electronic circuit modules primarily for missile guidance and digital signal processing applications. The role requires expertise in digital hardware design, including processors, FPGAs, memory, and interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART, with experience in PCB design and simulation tools. The position is onsite in Tucson, AZ, requires a US security clearance, and involves collaborative innovation to develop high-reliability digital systems for defense environments.

Date Posted:

2025-10-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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. 

The Effector Digital Products (EDP) department designs digital electronic circuit cards and electronic units which are supported from proposal through transition to production. Our systems are subject to environments ranging from the frigid, sub-zero vacuum of space to the blistering heat of the desert floor, to the high pressures of the ocean depths.

The Digital, RF and Power Team is seeking a Digital Design Engineer II with digital electronics design and analysis skills to join our team. 

This position is 100% ONSITE in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

We are looking for candidates willing to collaborate, innovate, and team with our engineers to generate and utilize today’s cutting-edge technology to design digital electronics circuits that implement missile guidance, video and digital signal processing. Our technology base includes high-speed digital electronics, configurable logic, and homogeneous / heterogeneous multiprocessor designs.

The Digital Design Engineer II is responsible for the design, analysis, simulation, test, and integration of digital electronic modules and/or CCAs for Missile applications. The candidate should be experienced in all aspects of circuit card design including:

• hardware designs with processors

• FPGAs

• memory

• industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering digital circuit design experience

• Experience in the development and design of electronic circuit designs, multi-assembly system/unit design, and/or processor designs

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizen are eligible for a security clearance.

• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in taking a design concept from the block diagram or requirements level to development of a complete hardware design, and verification via test and integration

• Experience with PCB design process and expertise in tools used to design (schematic capture), analyze and simulate designs prior to hardware execution

• Experience using Mentor Graphics Design Creation (Siemens EDA) tools: DxDesigner, xDX Designer VX, and Expedition

• Experience using Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA), PCB electronic circuit design software:

  • HyperLynx signal integrity

  • Power integrity

  • Analog simulation

  • Xpedition Enterprise (xPCB)

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.

• This position offers relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

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 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:

This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Tucson, AZ:

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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Keywords:

digital design engineer, digital electronics, circuit design, FPGA, PCB design, signal processing, missile guidance systems, security clearance, Siemens EDA tools, hardware simulation

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Interim role, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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