Engineer II FPGA Verification (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a highly skilled FPGA Verification Engineer II to join its Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team. Your work will advance defense solutions across Mission Systems, applying chip‑level verification for high‑performance digital FPGAs.

The role emphasizes SystemVerilog/UVM, testbench creation, RTL verification, and collaboration with design engineers, with opportunities to mentor juniors and contribute to program estimates.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• Experience developing and simulating RTL designs using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Design, implement, and execute verification testbenches for RTL blocks.
• Knowledge of chip-level verification methodologies and assertion-based verification.
• Proficiency with revision control tools (Git, Subversion).

Responsibilities

• Verify environments and design using SystemVerilog with UVM/UVM-F.
• Create test plans, test cases, code coverage and functional coverage tracking.
• Develop testbenches for RTL blocks using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Collaborate with design engineers on FPGA solution integration and validation.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and potentially lead project verification teams.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new programs.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Testbench development

VHDL

Verilog

RTL verification

Education

STEM degree

Tools

QuestaSim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Git

Subversion

Job description

Location

US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675

Date Posted

2026-10-15

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative FPGA Verification Engineer II to join our Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team. Your work will contribute to the development of cutting-edge defense solutions across Mission Systems, leveraging your expertise in chip-level verification methodologies of a wide variety of high-performance digital FPGA.

What You Will Do

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with UVM/UVM-F
• Creation of written test plans, testcases, code coverage tracking, and functional coverage tracking
• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL or SystemVerilog
• Collaborate with design engineers in the integration and validation of /FPGA solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• May provide technical leadership for project verification teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.

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.

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
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Demonstrated experience developing and simulating RTL designs using VHDL and/or Verilog in a professional FPGA or development environment.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and execute verification testbenches for RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.
• Working knowledge of chip-level verification methodologies, including constrained-random testing, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification using SystemVerilog.
• Proficiency with revision control concepts and tools (e.g., Git, Subversion)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces and protocols (e.g., DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Experience with FPGA lab validation and debug using standard lab equipment
• Proficiency with industry-standard /FPGA simulation and synthesis tools such as QuestaSim, Synplify, Quartus, or Vivado
• Background in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux environments, scripting or software development

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 illnessinsurance, 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

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

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.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

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