Engineer II FPGA Verification (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

RTX in Fullerton, CA is seeking an FPGA verification engineer to join the Collins Aerospace verification group. The role is onsite and focuses on RTL verification using SystemVerilog and VHDL, with testbench development and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor junior engineers, help plan verification activities, and contribute to engineering estimates. A U.S. government security clearance is required and citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant FPGA verification experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required.
• Experience with RTL verification methodologies and parallel testbenches.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify verification environment architecture with SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Create test plans, test cases, code coverage tracking, and functional coverage tracking.
• Develop testbenches for RTL blocks using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Collaborate with design engineers on FPGA integration and validation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• May lead project verification activities and contribute to program estimates.

Skills

RTL verification

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Constrained-random testing

Functional coverage

Assertion-based verification

Git / Subversion

Education

STEM degree or higher

Tools

QuestaSim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

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.

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 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

This position is eligible for relocation assistance