Generator Systems Principal Electrical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

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. 

The Radar Analog and Power Department is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with knowledge of generators, analog electronics, power electronics, power systems, and/or control systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong combination of design, production, or product support experience with generators, mobile generators, control systems, and power distribution systems.

The department is responsible for design engineering, product and production support in the following areas:

• Electric Generator controls & operation engineering for wound-field synchronous generators and excitation controls for both stationery and mobile applications in the range of 30 kW to 3000 kW

• Power System Design - Power System Simulation and Modeling, Solid State Transmitters, Tube Transmitters, High Voltage Design, Power Sources, Generators

• Power Conversion - AC/DC, DC/DC and DC/AC, Linear and Switching Supplies, Power Factor Correction (PFC)

• Power Distribution - Multi-Phase Power Control, Fault Reporting, Protection Circuits, Redundant Systems

• Protective relay systems for medium size power sub-stations with 4160 Volt to 15 kV main distribution level

• Power Sub-System Design - Filters, Harmonic Control, EMI, Circuit Simulation, Magnetics, Protective Relay Systems, Short Circuit and Stress Analyses

• Control Systems – Servo Control Systems, Motor/Power/Process Control, Digital Feedback Systems, 

• Design of systems using MATLAB Simulink for power system simulations

What You Will Do

• Work with vendors to optimize generator systems based on system and customer requirements

• Provide support for legacy generator systems

• Work closely with a team of engineers and vendors to develop designs based on system performance and operational specifications.

• Analyze, simulate, test, and document power generation and conversion (and related analog) circuitry. 

• Work to further our department’s mastery of power generation and help develop related best practices.

• Resolve production and obsolescence issues related to existing generator product designs

• Support both in-field and reach-back troubleshooting, subsystem / component / benchtop repairs & regression testing

• Instrument and collect measurements on equipment (voltage, current, temperature) using electronic test and data acquisition equipment.

• Present reviews of technical data to program leadership, technical staff, and customer community. Manage related risk discussions. 

• Lead small teams to success with schedule, budget, and technical execution

• Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers.  Help to understand what opportunities are needed to mature the organization on the technical front.

• Travel to Tewksbury, MA; Marlborough, MA; Andover, MA; Woburn, MA; and/or Pelham, NH may be required depending on the assignment.

• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years’ of prior relevant experience.

• 8+ years of experience in power generation, power system design, power conversion, power distribution, power sub-system design and/or control systems.

• Experience in modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.

• Experience with safety issues related to working with and servicing rotating electromechanical systems and high voltage systems greater than 500VAC.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Fundamental knowledge of different types of electromagnetic rotating machinery (motors and/or generators)

• Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes such as stator windings, lamination stacking, stator varnishing, and various insulation classes

• Knowledge of synchronous and induction machine design of motors and generators

• Electromechanical experience with electric motors and generators, including collaboration with suppliers to identify COTS components and custom modifications as needed

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

• Willingness to travel, both around the country and world in support of our programs and customers

• Hardware development experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage a technical team

• Experience generating technical documentation and reports

• Knowledge of test and production methods for electronics/power system components

• Experience interfacing with procurement and manufacturing as well as external suppliers to ensure proper implementation of product designs

• Experience interfacing with DoD customer community

• Existing security 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a 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

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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