FPGA/ASIC Engineer II (Onsite)

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks an ASIC/FPGA Digital Design Engineer to join our security-focused team. You will contribute to RTL-based design, integration, and verification for advanced communications, security, and space-based products.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in a high-security environment onsite.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) ++or++ Advanced Degree ++and++ minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required
• 1 year of experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using schematics, FPGA vendor tools and lab equipment

Responsibilities

• Support requirements capture and ASIC/FPGA digital architecture
• Implement ASIC/FPGA digital design using RTL
• Support verification and system integration of ASIC/FPGA implementations

Skills

RTL coding & simulation

Hardware debugging

Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Advanced degree

Tools

Modelsim

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A 1010 Production Rd BLDG 150A

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

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

We're looking for an ASIC/FPGA Digital Design Engineer to join our team and help develop advanced technologies supporting communications, security, and space-based products. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, build your technical skills, and contribute to solutions that have a real-world impact across aerospace and defense.

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

• 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

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) ++or++ Advanced Degree in a related field ++and++ minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• 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
• 1 years of experience with RTL coding and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations on hardware using hardware schematics, integrated FPGA vendor debug tools, and digital lab equipment

Qualifications We Perfer

• Experience using ASIC and/or FPGA design tools (e.g. Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado or other FPGA-specific tools) Digital circuit architecture and resource tradeoffs
• Familiarity 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
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to document and present one's work and status

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
• And more!

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

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.

Employee Referral Eligible

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.

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.

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.

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.