Principal Electrical Engineer – ASIC/FPGA Mission Systems [Onsite]

WarmStart Ltd; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead ASIC/FPGA missions for signal processing and information assurance in El Segundo, CA. The role requires an active SECRET clearance and U.S.

citizenship, with hands-on design, verification, and leadership responsibilities across RTL/architecture, timing, and integration. The candidate will capture requirements, guide design flows, and contribute to program estimates, working onsite in a high-performance environment within the

Qualifications

• Active U.S. SECRET clearance required before start.
• 8+ years of relevant experience or 5+ with an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and design RTL ASIC/FPGA architecture.
• Perform timing closure, verification, and system integration.
• Lead project design activities and report status.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new programs.

Skills

RTL coding

Timing analysis

VHDL/Verilog

Git/Subversion

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Modelsim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer – ASIC/FPGA Mission Systems [Onsite]

Job Description:

Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer to join the Product Enabling Technologies team in El Segundo, CA. This role involves the design, implementation, verification, and integration of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs for signal processing and information assurance products. Candidates must possess an active U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance and be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities:

• Capture requirements and design ASIC/FPGA digital architecture using RTL.
• Perform timing closure, verification, and system integration.
• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in ASIC/FPGA design flow.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
• Provide technical leadership for project design teams, including planning activities and reporting status.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance required prior to start date.

Skills:

• RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog.
• Digital circuit architecture and design, including timing analysis and closure.
• Proficiency with ASIC/FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g., Modelsim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado).
• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g., Git, Subversion).

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• Verification
• Packaging & Wafer
• Semiconductor IP

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