Senior ASIC/FPGA Verification Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in El Segundo, CA is looking for a Senior ASIC/FPGA Verification Engineer to join their Applied Research and Technology team. The role involves designing verification environments, developing test plans, and collaborating with engineers on ASIC/FPGA solutions. Candidates need a degree in STEM and must have a minimum of five years of relevant experience, along with an active SECRET security clearance.

This position offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a competitive salary of $95,500 - $181,700. Join Collins Aerospace and help shape the future in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in FPGA or ASIC development.
• Experience with RTL design simulation.
• Active SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design verification environment architecture using SystemVerilog.
• Develop test plans and test cases.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Chip-level verification

Git

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

QuestaSim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-06-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior ASIC/FPGA Verification Engineer to join our Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team. Your work will contribute to the development of cutting-edge defense solutions across Mission Systems, leveraging your expertise in chip-level verification methodologies of a wide variety of high-performance digital FPGAs & ASICs.

This candidate will be onsite based out of our El Segundo CA, or Fullerton, CA office.

What You Will Do

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with OVM/UVM
• Creation of written test plans, testcases, code coverage tracking, and functional coverage tracking
• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL or SystemVerilog
• Collaborate with design engineers in the integration and validation of ASIC/FPGA solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• May provide technical leadership for project verification teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
• 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
• Proficiency with revision control concepts and tools (e.g., Git, Subversion)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces and protocols (e.g., DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Experience with ASIC/FPGA lab validation and debug using standard lab equipment
• Proficiency with industry-standard ASIC/FPGA simulation and synthesis tools such as QuestaSim, Synplify, Quartus, or Vivado
• Background in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux environments, scripting or software development

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 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

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

Learn More & Apply Now

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Note: Onsite roles are primarily on-site. Employee Referral Eligible. You will 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.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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 depend on the business unit and whether the role is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Short- and long-term incentive programs may apply where permitted by the company.

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 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 Act.

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