Principal ECAD Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

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.

Our mission is to develop best in industry technologies that align product capabilities to the needs of our customer.  We empower our employees to leverage design commonality and innovation, balancing risk and rigor, to achieve predictable and affordable solutions. 

The Digital, RF and Power Products Team is seeking a Senior Engineer with strong PCB layout skills to join our team as a Principal ECAD designer.

We are looking for candidates willing to collaborate, innovate and team with our engineers to generate and utilize today’s cutting-edge technology.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for printed circuit board (PCB) designs from conception to manufacturing beginning on day one

• Responsible for library part creation, schematic capture, component placement, routing, and gerber / ODB++ files

• Responsible for documentation using Mentor Graphics toolset 

• Create designs to include PCBs as well as flex and rigid-flex assemblies

• Responsible for daily interface with electrical, mechanical and producibility engineering disciplines to ensure the overall design requirements are captured and accomplished

• Responsible for providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Understanding wide applications of technical theories and concepts in the field of PCB design and manufacturing

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of prior relevant experience

• Experience with Xpedition environment or equivalent software tool suite

• Experience in PCB design skills using Mentor Graphics or equivalent design tools

• Experience designing complex analog, digital, RF, or mixed technology PCBs

• Experience to include at least three ( 3) of the following:

  • Placement

  • Routing

  • Auto-router

  • Constraint Manager

  • xDM and/or xDM Library Client and/or equivalent library

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret DoD security clearance

• Experience with multi-layer designs with HDI technology and/or high-speed routing including DDR circuitry

• Da_lms experience, Board Station with use of Librarian, Layout and Fablink

• Mechanical design understanding to interpret complex mechanical drawings as they relate to PCBs

• Use of BluePrint to create complex PCB drawings

• Skills in Mentor's Library Management System

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 is onsite in Huntsville, AL and is eligible for relocation assistance.

Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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