Power Electronics Engineer I

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking an enthusiastic Power Electronics Engineer (P1) to join its multidisciplinary engineering team supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. This entry-level role is ideal for engineers beginning their career who are eager to learn, contribute to hands-on development, and grow under guidance from experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design and development of power conversion circuits including AC/DC and DC/DC converters, motor/servo drives, filters, and power system building blocks.
• Create and update schematics under guidance from senior engineers; assist with component selection and PCB layout reviews.
• Perform basic simulation and analysis tasks (SPICE, LTspice) and support worst-case or derating analysis activities.
• Assist in magnetics development by preparing calculations, reviewing specifications, and coordinating build/testing with senior engineers.
• Apply modern power devices such as SiC and GaN as directed; assist with evaluation, characterization, and test.
• Support EMI/EMC design and test activities, including basic data collection and setup in accordance with aerospace standards.
• Conduct hands-on lab work such as prototype bring-up, basic debugging, data capture, and characterization of power hardware.
• Prepare test plans, procedures, and documentation for design verification with mentorship.
• Collaborate closely with systems, digital design, mechanical/thermal, manufacturing, and integration teams.
• Assist with requirements tracing, document updates, and design review packages.
• Support root-cause investigations by collecting data, performing guided tests, and documenting findings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• DoD Clearance: Secret (Active and existing security clearance required after day 1).
• Onsite role.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Internship, co-op, project team, or academic lab experience related to power electronics, circuit design, or testing.

Preferred:

• Exposure to aerospace/defense standards such as MIL‑STD‑704, MIL‑STD‑461, or DO‑160.
• Basic understanding of digital control concepts (DSP/MCU-based control loops).
• Familiarity with SiC/GaN devices and gate driver basics.
• Exposure to thermal modeling tools or analysis methods.
• Coursework or internship experience with magnetics design.
• Understanding of reliability concepts, derating, and WCCA fundamentals.
• Experience working through portions of a hardware development lifecycle (academic projects, internships).
• Familiarity with switched-mode power converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, bridge, motor control).
• Experience using simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink for academic or project work.
• Hands-on experience with basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads).
• Understanding of basic high-voltage and high-current safety practices.