Engineer II FPGA Verification (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an FPGA Verification Engineer II in Fullerton, CA, to contribute to advanced defense solutions with SystemVerilog/UVM and VHDL verification. You'll design testbenches, write test plans, and ensure robust RTL validation aligned with mission-critical requirements.

Work with experienced engineers, provide technical guidance, and participate in project planning and estimates. Onsite role with relocation considerations and a focus on secure, high-performance FPGA

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 2+ years of FPGA experience.
• Active security clearance required.
• Experience with VHDL/Verilog RTL simulation.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog testbenches and UVM.
• Familiar with Git/Subversion control.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification environments using SystemVerilog/UVM.
• Create test plans, cases, and coverage metrics.
• Develop RTL testbenches in VHDL/SystemVerilog.
• Collaborate with design teams on FPGA validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead verification tasks.
• Contribute to project estimates.

Skills

RTL verification

VHDL/Verilog

SystemVerilog/UVM

Testbench design

Git/Subversion

Unix/Linux scripting

FPGA lab validation

High-speed interfaces

Team communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

QuestaSim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

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

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

#ARTFPGA

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 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