Full-Time

Senior ECAD Design Engineer

Posted on 4/21/2025

RTX

RTX

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense systems provider

Compensation Overview

$82k - $164k/yr

+ Short-term Incentive Compensation + Long-term Incentive Compensation

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Huntsville, AL, USA

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with at least 2 of the following: Previous work history with PCB manufacturing or CCA manufacturing principles that affect circuitry and component layout, Experience with the electrical engineering design process, Experience with layout of Rigid, Flex, or Rigid-Flex boards
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs from conception to manufacturing
  • Creation of the PCB, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and Schematic drawings for suppliers
  • Schematic Capture, Component Placement, Routing of Traces, Gerber/ODB++ file creation
  • Utilizing software such as Siemens: Xpedition Enterprise and DownStream Technologies: BluePrint-PCB
  • Design layouts include Rigid, Flex, and Rigid-Flex assemblies
  • Work designs include full designs, re-spins, drawing updates, change notices, copper changes, and process improvement projects within and outside own discipline
  • Daily interface with various engineering levels along with different engineering disciplines including, but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, Components, Test, and Producibility Engineering disciplines to ensure that the overall design requirements are captured, keeping cost, cycle time, and producibility in mind
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Analog, Digital including DDR, specific experience with RF, Power, and mixed technology, including multi-layer designs with High Density Interconnect (HDI) technology
  • Technical PCB design skills using the Siemens design toolset including, but not limited to the Xpedition Layout tool suite with working knowledge of schematic capture, placement, routing, use of the auto-router, constraint manager, and library tools, and use of BluePrint to create complex PCB and CCA drawings, Altium is not used, but transfers over well to the Siemens toolset
  • Export manufacturing data in both Gerber and ODB++ formats
  • Able to understand and interpret drawings as they relate to PCB’s and CCA’s
  • Working knowledge of military and commercial design standards, GD&T techniques, and overall producibility considerations related to electronic packaging

RTX operates in the aerospace and defense sectors through three main divisions: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Collins Aerospace provides advanced systems and components for both commercial and military aircraft, while Pratt & Whitney designs and manufactures jet engines for similar markets. Raytheon focuses on defense solutions, including missile systems, radar technology, and cybersecurity services. RTX serves a wide range of clients, including commercial airlines, military organizations, and government agencies, and generates revenue through product sales, long-term service contracts, and government contracts. What sets RTX apart from its competitors is its integrated approach, which allows the company to deliver comprehensive solutions that address the specific needs of its clients, ensuring both operational efficiency and mission success.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RTX's investment in NPS could advance autonomous systems and defense applications.
  • Maritime defense solutions can expand with the rise of autonomous underwater vehicles.
  • Collaboration with Impulse Space offers potential in space technology advancements.

What critics are saying

  • EnCharge AI's $100M funding intensifies AI hardware competition for RTX.
  • Vatn Systems' funding challenges RTX's position in naval defense technology.
  • Darkhive's funding poses a threat to RTX's drone and cybersecurity offerings.

What makes RTX unique

  • RTX Ventures' investment in NPS enhances software-defined radar capabilities.
  • RTX's focus on maritime defense aligns with rising autonomous underwater vehicle trends.
  • RTX's aerospace technologies complement Darkhive's drone and secure code systems.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Scholar Program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

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