Raytheon UK
Hardware Design Authority (Power Electronics)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Hardware Design Authority (Power Electronics)
At RTX: The World's Leading Aerospace & Defence Company
Date Posted: 2026-06-30 Location: Glenrothes, Fife OR Livingston, Scotland (with relocation assistance available) Role Type: Hybrid
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for, or able to obtain, SC security clearance
At RTX—home to 185,000 brilliant minds across aerospace, defence, and security—we tackle the world’s most complex challenges. Through our three industry-leading divisions (Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney), we innovate, deliver cutting-edge systems, and inspire progress. Join a legacy of 100+ years of aerospace expertise where every challenge shapes a safer, more secure future. Together, we redefine what’s possible.
About the Role
We seek a Hardware Design Authority specialising in power electronics leadership, ideally someone who thrives on technically demanding projects and loves shaping product direction. As the technical authority within our hardware design team, you’ll guide complex electronic systems from early concept studies to service support, overseeing every phase of the product lifecycle while mentoring engineers to elevate design standards.
As the "gatekeeper" of design assurance, you’ll ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements, guaranteeing quality, safety, and manufacturability. This is a senior leadership position—not just a job, but a chance to leave a lasting mark.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead) Drive product design assurance and quality throughout the lifecycle.
- Mentor) Guide and grow hardware engineers and future Design Authorities (DAs).
- Oversight) Provide technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
- Development) Champion power electronic systems design, from concept to qualification and beyond.
- Compliance) Advance Safety, Quality, and Compliance, embracing internal/external processes rigorously.
- Problem-solving) Resolve complex technical challenges across both new developments and legacy products.
- Requirements Management) Translate customer needs into clear, structured design specifications.
- Design Execution) Ensure high-quality schematics, simulations, PCB layouts, and component selection/verification.
- Process Leadership) Lead design reviews, commissioning, fault diagnosis, and lifecycle support.
- Resource Alignment) Manage cost, schedule, and budgets in line with approved business goals.
- Standards Adherence) Guarantee compliance with industry standards, customer definitions, and regulations.
- Change Management) Maintain and enforce configuration control and managed design changes.
- Clarity Champions) Drive clearer, more actionable technical documentation and reports.
- Customer Advocate) Liaise as a technical authority in expert discussions with customers.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Experience & Skills
We’re looking for a senior engineer with a wealth of expertise in the following areas (availability across the list is key):
- Compliance) Proficiency in defence engineering standards (e.g., DEF-STAN, MIL-STD).
- Regulations) Mastery of European Directives such as:
- Low Voltage Directive
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (and beyond).
- Manufacturing Focus) Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DfM), Assembly, and Testing.
- Team Leadership) Proven ability to lead design teams, mentoring peers/trainees to raise quality and standards.
- Analysis & Reporting) Expertise in drafting and reviewing technical reports, analyses, and simulations.
- Systems Engineering) Systematic lifecycle management of product development.
- Power Electronics Expertise) In-depth experience in power electronics, covering multiple system topologies.
- From Prototype to Production) End-to-end ownership of designs from early prototyping to large-scale production.
- Custom Hardware Design) Proficiency in designing custom/mid-custom magnetic components (e.g., inductors, transformers).
- Embedded Electronics) Solid understandings of digital microprocessor systems and control loops.
- PCB & Schematic Skills) Practical exposure to schematic layout, PCB design, and rigorous verification tests.
- Simulation Proficiency) Fluency in SPICE-based (e.g., LTspice, PSIM) and Simulink tools to analyse designs and troubleshoot.
- Adaptability) Comfort working in evolving environments—balancing multiple priorities, constraints, and new challenges.
Desirable Experience
(Any of the following would be advantageous but not mandatory)
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Analogue Insight) Experience with ADC/DAC and mixed-signal components (e.g., SRAM, Flash modules).
- EDA Tools) Familiarity with Mentor Xpedition (PCB/AEC tools).
- Compliance Domains) DO-254 (hardware compliance) certification projects (required for certain defence/aerospace systems).
- Digital Hardware Expertise) Experience with FPGAs, System-on-Chips (SoCs), and high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., HDMI, DDR).
Why Join RTX?
Competitive Package
✔ Market-leading salary ✔ 37 days annual leave (+ statutory) + up to 5 days extra (buying/selling) ✔ Contributory pension scheme (10.5% matching) ✔ Discretionary performance-linked bonus ✔ 6x salary “Life Assurance” with pension protection ✔ Extensive salary sacrifice benefits crisis (e.g., **Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work, Norton Travel Insurance + othApply now at RTX and contribute to the future of defence, aerospace, and innovation.
Work Culture
- Flexibility: Hybrid model designed around your needs.
- Productivity over Presence: Focus on outputs, not location. Collaborate seamlessly via remote/hybrid setups. Key Offerings: ✅ 37-hour work week (with occasional demands based on site/project specifics). ✅ Full spectrum workplace: flex across office, hybrid, or remote depending on role and personal constraints. ✅ Positively progressive approach: More flexible models available through TAC requests; please inquire or flag your needs.
Volunteer Hours: Trade time for purpose—5 paid days of volunteering per year supported.
About RTX in the UK
RTX is embedded in the UK, driving prosperity through 13 sites nationwide, supporting 35,000+ direct and indirect jobs. UK operations sustain £2.7bn economic value annually, working collaboratively with 4,000+ suppliers across the United Kingdom.
Commitment to Equality and Inclusion At RTX, we champion equality and diversity in all its forms. All applications receive careful consideration: ✏ No bias for: Age, ethnicity, religious denomination, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
Privacy Policy and Terms
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills