Embedded Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an embedded systems engineer to work onsite in Burnsville, MN. You will develop advanced embedded systems using SystemVerilog and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hardware solutions.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and experience with FPGA development as well as HDL design. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FPGA development and HDL design.
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead architecture and development of embedded electronic systems.
• Lead RTL development and verification using SystemVerilog.
• Collaborate with software engineers for hardware-software integration.

Skills

FPGA development

HDL design using Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog

Design documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in STEM field

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-06-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About the Role

Are you passionate about digital design and emerging technologies? As a member of our research hardware engineering team, you'll play a key role in developing advanced embedded systems that power next-generation products and mission-critical solutions. Working with SystemVerilog, FPGA technologies, and modern development tools, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, test, and deploy innovative hardware solutions from concept through production.

This role will be worked onsite in Burnsville, MN or Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do

• Architecture & Design: Define and lead the architecture and development of sophisticated embedded electronic systems for aerospace, with an emphasis on processor architectures and custom acceleration engines
• HDL Development: Lead RTL development, integration, and verification using SystemVerilog for complex digital designs
• Hardware Acceleration: Design and implement custom hardware acceleration engines to meet demanding performance, safety, reliability, and operational constraints
• Collaboration: Work closely with software/firmware engineers, system architects, and product teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration and cohesive end-to-end solutions
• Testing & Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, and use debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to validate designs and troubleshoot issues at the component level
• Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain detailed design documentation, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., DO-254, A(M)C 20-152A)
• Technical Leadership: Act as a technical authority during design reviews and mentor other engineers on design best practices

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience with FPGA development and HDL design using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog
• Familiarity with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
• Working knowledge of RTL design, digital logic, and debugging techniques.
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers, embedded systems, or computer architecture

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Experience with SystemVerilog-based verification methodologies
• Experience with embedded software development in C/C++
• Exposure to high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power management
• Experience supporting hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting in a lab environment

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

Salary

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.