FPGA/ASIC Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids seeks an entry- to mid-level ASIC/FPGA engineer to assist requirements capture, RTL-based implementation, and verification of digital designs. You will work with an experienced team on cutting-edge architectures used in space, security, and communications applications.

You will learn RTX engineering processes, collaborate across disciplines, and gain exposure to industry-leading tools and methodologies while contributing to mission-critical projects with DoD clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
• Experience using ASIC and/or FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado or other FPGA-specific tools)
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using hardware schematics, integrated FPGA vendor debug tools, and digital lab equipment

Responsibilities

• You will support requirements capture and ASIC / FPGA digital architecture
• You will implement ASIC / FPGA digital design using RTL
• You will support verification and system integration of ASIC / FPGA implementations

Skills

RTL coding

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

ASIC/FPGA design tools

debugging hardware

Education

BSc in STEM

Tools

Modelsim

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166 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 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do:

• You will support requirements capture and ASIC / FPGA digital architecture
• You will implement ASIC / FPGA digital design using RTL
• You will support verification and system integration of ASIC / 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 ASIC / 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:

• Bachelor's degree in related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
• Experience using ASIC and/or FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado or other FPGA-specific tools)
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using hardware schematics, integrated FPGA vendor debug tools, and digital lab equipment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Digital circuit architecture and resource tradeoffs
• Some background in signal processing and/or information assurance
• Familiarity with the signal processing system simulation & analysis tools (e.g. Matlab, Simulink)
• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion)
• 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.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.
• 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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

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.