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Principal HWIL Electrical Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)Us-Az-Tucson-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ Bldg 805, AZFull-time$107,500 - $204,500 USD

This principal engineering position focuses on designing, developing, and integrating sophisticated missile flight simulation environments that serve as critical testing platforms before actual flight testing. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams in creating test systems, interface adapters, and associated hardware while managing both technical aspects and project constraints. The role requires hands-on expertise in electrical design and circuit analysis combined with leadership capability to oversee complex, multi-stage product development initiatives. This position suits experienced electrical engineers with strong system-level design backgrounds who thrive in defense technology environments and can balance individual technical contributions with team leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of professional electrical engineering design experience including circuit design, troubleshooting, and test environmentsProficiency with design tools such as Altium, DX Designer, Creo Schematic, or Xilinx VivadoAdvanced hands-on experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and power metersActive or obtainable DoD Secret security clearance with U.S. citizenshipSTEM degree and demonstrated expertise in schematic capture and system-level electrical designLeadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and budget responsibility
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Listed July 28, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About RTX (Raytheon)

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.

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