FPGA Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer II to design, develop, and deliver production-quality FPGA solutions for weapon systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams and creating comprehensive documentation.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, possess relevant FPGA experience, and exhibit strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) match, and competitive salary from $68,900 to $131,100 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in digital design and HDL coding for configurable logic devices.
• Experience integrating and debugging electronics using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Self-directed with ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver production quality FPGA releases from proof of concept to production.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, software engineers to ensure product success.
• Create complete documentation: requirements, verification plan, user’s guides.

Skills

Digital Design and HDL coding targeting FPGA devices

FPGA timing constraints and timing closure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Python or C programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM

Tools

FPGA devices and associated tools (Altera, Lattice, Microchip, AMD)

Digital simulation tools (Questa, RivieraPro)

Job description

Job Overview

FPGA Engineer II – Raytheon Effector Subsystems Products (ESP) department. Design, develop, and deliver production‑quality FPGA solutions for weapon system products across the globe, from ground to space. Work with AMD, Altera, and Microchip device families and support rapid prototyping to production release.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver production quality FPGA releases from proof of concept to production.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, software engineers and program management to ensure product success.
• Design and code in VHDL for reliability, maintainability, reviewability, and reusability.
• Verify designs using directed and constrained random tests, tracking functional and code coverage.
• Create complete documentation: requirements, verification plan, user’s guides, and configuration management.
• Provide design support from requirements definition through integration and test.
• Participate in internal and external technical reviews.
• Drive projects to meet program schedules and budgets.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor’s degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2years of relevant experience in digital design and HDL coding for configurable logic devices.
• Experience with at least four of the following:
  • Digital Design and HDL coding targeting FPGA devices.
  • Delivering FPGA solutions to system‑level applications.
  • Experience with Altera, Lattice, Microchip, or AMD FPGA devices and associated tools.
  • Integration and debugging of electronics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.
  • FPGA timing constraints and timing closure.
  • Digital simulation using Questa, RivieraPro, or similar tools.
  • Python or C programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑directed with the ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• High motivation and desire to learn in a fast‑paced team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Digital Design knowledge and radar processing techniques.
• Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors.
• Gigabit serial interfaces and multi‑gigabit transceivers (MGTs).
• Embedded processor and SoC development for FPGA devices (Microblaze, Nios, ARM).
• Linux development environment experience.
• Git and GitHub proficiency.
• Encryption/decryption standards (AES, RSA, ECC).
• Industry standard interfaces (AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C).
• Leadership experience (team lead, technical lead, project lead).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• MS or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering (advantage).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; paid time off, parental leave, employee assistance program, and holiday pay. Eligible for incentive compensation programs and relocation assistance. Salary range 68,900USD – 131,100USD, adjusted for experience, location, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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, veteran status, or any other state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable law.