Digital ASIC/FPGA Design Electrical Engineer II - Onsite

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Annual incentive program

Medical benefits

Job summary

Raytheon Intelligence & Space in McKinney, TX is seeking a Digital Design Engineer to support ASIC/FPGA development for defense programs. You will translate system requirements into hardware designs, verify functionality, and collaborate with systems, mechanical, and software teams.

The role requires a Master’s in a STEM field, FPGA/RTL experience, and strong debugging and scripting skills. Onsite work with potential travel and a clear path for professional growth in a secure defense environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with FPGA’s (Xilinx/Altera), RTL design (Verilog/VHDL), and simulation tools.
• Understanding of digital design concepts (state machines, pipelining, clocks, resets).
• Debugging with waveforms and logs.
• Knowledge of Python, Perl or Shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support verification plan development and execution.
• Build and maintain test benches (UVM).
• Debug simulation failures.
• Create and run test cases.
• Support functional coverage.
• Collaborate across teams.

Skills

FPGA design

Verilog/VHDL

Digital design concepts

Waveform debugging

Python scripting

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

UVM

Test benches

RTL design

Simulation tools

Job description

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Contract & Eligibility

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.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space is seeking a motivated Digital Design Engineer to support product development for defense applications. This position is based in McKinney, Texas. The selected candidate will contribute to the development of ASICs, and/or Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs by supporting requirements development, architecture implementation, design, analysis, and laboratory testing. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, the candidate will assist in translating system-level requirements into hardware designs and help verify functionality through simulation and hands‑on testing. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of digital design concepts, including microprocessors, memory, FPGAs, ASICs, and common interface protocols, with a strong desire to expand their technical knowledge. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including systems, mechanical, and software engineers, to develop innovative solutions for defense programs. They will also support engineering reviews, documentation, and verification activities while gaining experience working with customer requirements and product development processes. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and may require occasional business‑related travel.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and execution of verification plans
• Build and maintain test benches (using UVM)
• Debug simulation failures
• Create and run test cases
• Support functional coverage
• Collaborate across teams

Qualifications - You Must Have

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Experience with FPGA’s (Xilinx/Altera), RTL design (Verilog/VHDL), and simulation tools.
• Understanding of digital design concepts (state machines, pipelining, clocks, resets, etc.)
• Debugging skills using waveforms and logs
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Experience with Digital ASIC Design and Design Process
• Experience with Testbench Generation
• Experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
• Experience with constrained‑random verification
• Experience building test benches and verification components

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.