Date Posted:
2026-02-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
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 defer 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.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - FPGA/Firmware to design and integrate high-performance digital processing solutions for airborne Electronic Warfare platforms in Goleta, CA. This role sits close to the hardware and is ideal for engineers who enjoy taking FPGA designs from concept through timing closure, lab integration, and flight-testing.
Why this role matters: Because threats are evolving faster than ever, and the aircraft protecting our warfighters must be able to sense, process, and respond in real time. The FPGA and firmware you design will sit at the heart of that mission-turning raw RF signals into actionable insight in microseconds. Your work won't live in a lab demo; it will help keep pilots and platforms safe in contested environments.
What You Will Do
Design and implement high-speed FPGA solutions using VHDL and/or Verilog (SystemVerilog a plus) or model-based design such as MATLAB HDL Coder.
Participate in the FPGA development lifecycle: requirements ? RTL/model-based implementation ? simulation ? place-and-route ? timing closure ? hardware integration
Develop multi-clock, high-throughput digital designs with strong emphasis on:
Timing closure at high clock speeds
Clock domain crossing (CDC)
Data paths and handshaking between processing blocks
Implement and integrate DSP functions such as channelization, filtering, pulse estimation, and real-time signal processing pipelines
Contribute to systems that digitize RF signals and generate Pulse Descriptor Words (PDWs) for downstream software processing
Perform development on FPGA dev boards and migrate designs to deliverable hardware
Support integration, test events, and lab validation using equipment such as:
Signal generators
Spectrum analyzers
Logic analyzers
Oscilloscopes
Power meters
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including RF, systems, mechanical and software engineers
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with FPGA development tools such as (AMD/Xilinx (Vivado) and/or Intel/Altera (Quartus)).
Experience in VHDL and/or Verilog.
Experience taking designs through simulation, place-and-route, and timing closure.
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with multi-clock designs and clock domain crossing (CDC).
Experience with high-speed digital signal processing (DSP) implementations in FPGA.
Experience with model-based design tools (MATLAB, HDL Coder, etc.).
Familiarity with RFSoC or high-speed data converter platforms.
Experience in defense, radar, EW, or high-performance signal processing systems.
Active Secret clearance
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety.
Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available
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Onsite: 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.
Welcome to Raytheon in Goleta, CA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7y4sQ95fxI&list=PL5Sw9Y9B7leUXEgh-kMIMUrMRVnSq4ifB&index=11)
Clearance Information: This position requires 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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