Electrical Engineer 1 - Parts, Libraries, and Obsolescence - Components Engineering

At Raytheon, the Parts, Libraries, and Obsolescence organization is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support Components Engineering activities for circuit card assemblies used across a wide range of advanced aerospace and defense applications. In this role, you will collaborate with design engineering, supply chain, program teams, and suppliers to ensure the selection and application of reliable, producible components that meet program requirements throughout the product lifecycle. ## What You Will Do - Support the component engineering process by selecting, specifying, and evaluating electrical components used in mission-critical hardware - Assist in component obsolescence assessments, lifecycle status updates, and risk coding activities - Interface with internal and external suppliers to collect technical data and develop component risk and verification packages - Contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of source control documents (SCDs, VICDs, SIDs) - Participate in alternate part evaluations and assist in preparing comparison matrices and selection rationale - Help define environmental, mechanical, and electrical requirements for program-specific component applications - Support BOM development, design library usage, and component standardization initiatives - Present component analyses and updates during technical reviews (PDR, CDR) - Assist Product Development Engineering with BOM scrubs, documentation updates, supply chain coordination, and obsolescence mitigation - Collaborate across integrated product teams (IPTs) throughout development, production, and sustainment phases ## What You Will Learn - Hands-on experience across the full circuit card lifecycle, from concept through production - A strong foundation in component engineering methods, obsolescence management, and verification planning - Exposure to industry-leading suppliers, manufacturing processes, and engineering workflows - Opportunities to develop technical judgment and present engineering findings to program leadership ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date - Foundational knowledge of electronic components (semiconductors, passives, electromechanical devices) - Coursework or experience in circuit design, circuit analysis, analog/digital electronics, RF, power, or PCB design - Ability to interpret component specifications and technical datasets ## Preferred Qualifications - Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - Understanding of electronic component manufacturers and part application considerations - Exposure to PCB layout, multilayer board design, or CCA manufacturing processes - Familiarity with PDM systems, BOM structures, or component databases - Experience with Mentor Graphics or other similar ECAD design environments - Coding experience (Python, VBA, C++, Java) or familiarity with agile tools such as Jira - Strong communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills