Defense Electrical Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS3 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ WEST BLDG

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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Undersea and Electronics Systems (UES) Department in Portsmouth, RI is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in analog, digital, mixed signal design as well as software development skills including embedded software and GUI tool development.  The desired candidate has a current Secret clearance, is highly technical, and able to work with minimal oversight as well as the ability to manage projects.

Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• Technical design experience in the areas of Analog, Digital, Mixed Signal, fiber optics, FPGAs, and Software Design, including embedded software and GUI design.  Some travel to sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.
• Experience working to program requirements and schedules to define project goals, scope, and deliverables. Monitor project progress, identify risks in sufficient time to implement mitigation strategies, and ensure the delivery of products meet performance requirements. Close management of design completion while simultaneously balancing resulting performance with the ability to meet the customer’s critical schedule requirements.
• Support regular reviews of program status including tracking and review by both Engineering and Program Leadership. Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, ensuring clear communication with Engineering and Program leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware engineering capabilities to ensure successful technical execution.
• Desire to support cost estimating, management, and technical status for the execution of the capital project.

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 or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• Experience in the areas of Analog, Digital, Mixed Signal, Fiber optics.
• Experience in signal processing using tools such as Matlab.
• 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.

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience working Naval Programs in the subject areas of acoustics, torpedoes, mine warfare, submarines, and/or Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs).
• Experience working with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) selection and integration
• Relevant professional experience participating in cross-functional teams.
• Advanced degree in Engineering discipline.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions to closure.
• Experience participating in production and test activities.
• Experience supporting proposal generation, both cost and technical.
• Process improvement i.e. CORE/ Six Sigma Certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Collaborate in teams or independently, flexible, demonstrates initiative.
• Experience in agile hardware and software development and management using SCRUM.
• Strong knowledge of software application development to support data collection and system integration.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design tools and processes.
• Ability to travel in support of program activities domestically.
• Time management of complex tasks across competing priorities.

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, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position

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. 

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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