Contract Compiler Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.   

Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking to hire a talented Digital Design Engineer to join our team. You will be part of a talented team designing next-generation digital visible and infrared image sensors. A successful candidate will excel at collaborating in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment working to develop cutting-edge image sensor products.

As part of this team, you will be participating in mixed-signal ASIC/ROIC development activities with cross-functional teams including chip architecture, specification, design, verification, validation, fabrication, packaging, debugging, test development, failure analysis, and documentation. You will work to develop new digital block level microarchitecture, plan work breakdown structures and tasking, design digital logic blocks using Verilog and SystemVerilog HDL and utilize in-house digital IPs to extend functionality and/or to be compatible with new requirements for design reuse.  You will perform Synthesis, Place & Route (P&R), Static Timing Analysis (STA) and post-P&R gate-level verification thus single-handedly covering all the steps in the digital design flow.

What You Will Do 

• Design innovative Readout Integrated Circuits for cutting-edge imaging systems in a variety of CMOS nodes (from 180nm to 28nm).
• Write RTL using Verilog & SystemVerilog, construct testbenches to perform RTL simulation & verification, perform Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis, Place-and-Route, DFT (with use of scan chains), and Logical Equivalence Check:
  • Typically, you will be working as a solo digital designer on a project performing all the tasks listed above on your own.
  • You must have both: Front-End Digital Design (RTL writing and verification) and Back- End Digital Design (Synthesis and Place&Route) skill-sets.
• You will train and guide junior engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Experience with Digital Design and Signoff tools, such as Cadence Genus, Innovius, Conformal, Tempus, Voltus, or Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, TestMAX.
• Experience with TCL scripting, and Lint tools.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Familiarity with ROIC architecture, design concepts, operational control and timing.
• Experience writing behavioral models for digital circuits and analog/mixed signal interfaces and circuits.
• Experience with a Digital-on-Top mixed-signal design flow including utilization of Innovus for final chip construction.
• Experience with simulators like Spectre, Ultrasim, and CustomSim
• MS.or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• 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 assistance available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

• This position requires onsite work in Goleta, CA: Welcome to Raytheon in Goleta, CA

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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