Principal FPGA/ASIC Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical/Computer Engineer to contribute to testbench design, implementation, and verification of high‑performance digital ASICs and FPGAs for signal processing and information assurance within Mission Systems on the Microelectronics Technology team.

You will lead verification activities using SystemVerilog with UVM, develop test plans and coverage metrics, and collaborate with a skilled team to meet ambitious schedules while adopting best

Qualifications

• RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog.
• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity with chip-level verification techniques and SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a team with aggressive schedules.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with UVM/UVM-F.
• Create written test plan, test cases, code coverage tracking, and functional coverage tracking.
• Testbench development for RTL verification using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in ASIC/FPGA verification flow.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new programs.
• Provide technical leadership for project verification teams.

Skills

RTL coding

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Git/Subversion

C/C++/Perl

Testbench design

Scripting

Education

STEM degree + experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

QuestaSim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Unix scripting

C/C++

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

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.

This position is for an experienced, motivated Principal Electrical or Computer engineering candidate to beinvolved in the testbench design, implementation, and verification of a wide variety of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs applied to signal processing and information assurance products across Mission Systems on the Microelectronics Technology team.

What You Will Do

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with UVM/UVM-F
• 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

What You Will Learn

• You will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins’ engineering processes for implementing world class FPGA solutions.
• You will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors.

Qualifications You Must Have

• RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog
• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog
• Familiarity with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g. constrained random, functional coverage, SystemVerilog)
• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as a part of a team of engineers with a variety of skills and backgrounds while being matrixed into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to document and present one's work and status
• ASIC / FPGA lab validation with advanced lab equipment
• Design for Test (DFT) and manufacturability issues
• Experience with Unix, scripting, C/C++, and/or Perl
• Proficiency using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g. Questasim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or other FPGA-specific tools)

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 illnessinsurance, 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

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.