Principal FPGA/ASIC Verification Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer to lead the design and verification of testbenches for high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in VHDL and SystemVerilog with at least 8 years of experience, as well as active U.S. government issued security clearance. A generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead and/or mentor junior engineers.
• 4+ years of experience applying chip-level verification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and verification of advanced testbenches.
• Drive development of signal processing technologies supporting Mission Systems.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.

Skills

VHDL

SystemVerilog

RTL design

Verification testbenches

Engineering Leadership

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Git

QuestaSim

Job description

Job Location

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Posting Date

2026-07-02

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

Security Clearance 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.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and verification of advanced testbenches for a portfolio of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs. In this role, you will drive the development of cutting‑edge signal processing and information assurance technologies supporting critical Mission Systems programs as part of the Microelectronics Technology team. This candidate will be onsite based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

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
• At least 4+ years experience developing and simulating RTL designs using VHDL and/or Verilog in a professional FPGA or ASIC development environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead and/or mentor junior engineers within a team environment
• Proven ability to design, implement, and execute verification testbenches for RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog
• 4+ years of experience applying chip-level verification methodologies, including constrained-random testing, functional coverage analysis, and assertion-based verification (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

Benefits

• 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 illness insurance, 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
• And more

Relocation Assistance

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

Additional Information

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

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.