Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA Verification (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced verification engineer to develop and verify testing architectures using SystemVerilog and VHDL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RTL design and the security clearance to work on government projects.

Responsibilities include leading verification teams, developing test plans, and ensuring seamless project execution. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field or 8 years without a degree.
• Must have active U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience in RTL design and verification with VHDL/SystemVerilog.

Responsibilities

• Verify environment architecture using SystemVerilog.
• Develop test plans and track code coverage.
• Lead project verification teams and plan activities.

Skills

VHDL

SystemVerilog

ASIC/FPGA development

Git

Unix/Linux

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

QuestaSim

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Overview

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Country: United States of America

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

What You Will Do

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with OVM/UVM
• Creation of written test plan, testcases, code coverage tracking, and functional coverage tracking
• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL or SystemVerilog
• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group\'s ASIC / FPGA verification flow
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits
• Provide technical leadership for project verification teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 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 ASIC 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
• Experience using revision control systems such as Git or Subversion to manage source code, collaborate across engineering teams, and maintain configuration integrity

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with ASIC/FPGA lab validation and debug using standard lab equipment, along with familiarity with DFT, manufacturability, and production test concepts
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux environments, scripting or software development (C, C++, Python, Perl, or shell), and industry-standard ASIC/FPGA simulation and synthesis tools such as QuestaSim, Synplify, Quartus, or Vivado
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environments

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching, separate employer retirement contribution, and Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages such as pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with 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

Notes

This role is a U.S.-based position. The salary range listed is a good faith estimate representing all experience levels and may vary based on factors including role, location, and qualifications.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

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