Principal Electrical Engineer - FPGA Design

RTX Corporation; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Tewksbury, MA is seeking a Principal level Electrical Engineer to lead FPGA-based radar signal processing and control designs. You will translate system requirements into FPGA specs, architect FPGA systems, and guide a team from concept through production, with DoD security clearance ongoing.

This is an onsite role in the Assabet Building networked with hardware, software, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with digital design and VHDL/Verilog coding.
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Actel/Microsemi FPGA devices.

Responsibilities

• Own or contribute to FPGA-based designs, on time and on budget.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Design and deliver production-quality FPGA releases from concept to production.
• Translate system requirements into FPGA requirements and conops.
• Create documentation including requirements, verification plan, and user guides.
• Verify designs using self-checking tests and constrained random testing.
• Work with systems, hardware, software engineers and program management for success.

Skills

Digital design

VHDL

Verilog

FPGA development

Active DoD clearance

Requirements tracing

C/C++

Linux

Team leadership

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Synplify

Intel Quartus Pro

Chipscope/Signal Tap

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

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

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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Radar Digital Products (RDP) Department at Raytheon is seeking an experienced Principal level Electrical Engineer in the development and implementation of FPGA based designs for control and/or signal processing radar applications. The individual will be required to provide development support throughout product lifecycle, from initial concept to acceptance delivery to maintenance.

What You Will Do

• Own or contribute to the successful completion of FPGA-based designs, on time and on budget
• Work with a team to determine the technical approach or solution to meet system level requirements
• May lead small teams and mentor junior engineers
• Demonstrate self-motivation, with little supervision required
• Design and deliver production quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept up to production
• Work cooperatively with systems, hardware, software engineers, and program management to ensure product success
• Demonstrate the ability to architect FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Translate system level requirements into FPGA requirements
• Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability
• Verify designs utilizing self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage
• Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plan, and user’s guides
• Support internal and external technical reviews

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with digital design and VHDL or Verilog coding
• Experience designing and integrating with AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera or Actel/Microsemi/Microchip FPGAs
• Experience using synthesis tools: Synplify, Xilinx Vivado, or Intel Quartus Pro
• Experience with Timing Closure and utilizing Chipscope / Signal Tap
• Experience and knowledge developing requirements for FPGA products

Qualifications We Value

• Experience using RTL simulation tools such as Questasim
• Experience in AMD/Xilinx MPSOC, RFSOC, Ultrascale+, Versal
• Experience in Intel programmable devices Stratix X, Agilex
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as GbE, DDR, JESD, PCIE
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management principles, environments and tools
• Working knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as RS-422, USB, PCIe, etc.
• Experience with RADAR system hardware
• Experience with high-speed interfaces
• Experience working in teams and possess the ability to multi-task
• Understanding of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Proficiency in Linux
• Working knowledge in the integration of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces a plus
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python a plus
• Working knowledge/course work of signal & image processing, digital communications and/or control theories
• Active DoD Security Clearance

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.

This position is eligible for relocation.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

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.