Electrical Engineer 2

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking engineers to support requirements capture and FPGA digital architecture, implementing FPGA designs in RTL and assisting verification and system integration. The role requires a Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering and experience with RTL languages and FPGA tools.

This onsite position in the United States offers the chance to work on defense-related aerospace technology, with potential access to DoD security clearance and collaboration across experienced

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience debugging hardware using schematics, vendor tools, and lab equipment.

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

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

FPGA design tools

Modelsim

Quartus

Vivado

C / MATLAB / scripting

debugging hardware

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Modelsim

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-27

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. Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

What You Will Do:

• 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:

• Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation values.
• Accurate skill-based salary range: 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Act.

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.

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.