Electrical Engineer 2

RTX (Raytheon); Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, invites you to join Collins Aerospace as an entry level Electrical (FPGA) Engineer 1 onsite in Marlborough, MA. You will work with a team to learn and contribute to FPGA architecture and design.

You will gain hands-on experience in RTL coding, verification, and system integration, with access to cutting edge tools and real-world defense projects. A Master’s in EE/CE or STEM is required by start date.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM field by start date.
• Experience or familiarity with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience debugging hardware with schematics, FPGA tools, and lab equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate across diverse teams on aggressive schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements capture and FPGA digital architecture.
• Implement FPGA digital design using RTL.
• Support verification and system integration of FPGA implementations.

Skills

RTL coding and simulation

Debugging hardware

Team collaboration

Project scheduling

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or STEM

Tools

Modelsim

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full‑time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

As an entry level Electrical (FPGA) Engineer 1 at Collins Aerospace, you will…

• You will support requirements capture and FPGA digital architecture.
• You will implement FPGA digital design using RTL.
• You will support verification and system integration of FPGA implementations.

What You Will Learn:

• You will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins' engineering processes for implementing world class FPGA solutions.
• You will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors.
• You will learn how ASICs and FPGAs are used to implement solutions utilized in communications, security, and space‑based products.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience or familiarity with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using hardware schematics, integrated FPGA vendor debug tools, and digital lab equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, team with engineers of a variety of skills and backgrounds, and matrix into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones.

"Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects."

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado).
• Programming experience with C, MATLAB, and scripting languages.
• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion).
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Technical experience through prior internships.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong interest in the firmware design process.

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 Eligibility

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 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
• parliament leave
• paid time off
• holidays

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.