Senior Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

optional insurance benefits

Parental leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior FPGA Engineer to design, verify, and integrate high‑performance ASICs and FPGAs for graphics and signal processing. You will capture requirements, architect digital systems, and drive timing closure.

You’ll lead design activities, improve workflows, and contribute to program estimates in an Agile setting. Qualified candidates have 3+ years RTL experience, SystemVerilog testbenches, and proficiency with ModelSim, Vivado, Quartus, and Git/Subversion.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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
• At least 3+ years e experience in RTL coding and simulation in Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience in digital circuit architecture, design, resource tradeoffs, timing analysis, and timing closure.
• Experience in Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using System Verilog.
• Proficient using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g., ModelSim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or other FPGA-specific tools).
• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g., Git, Subversion).

Responsibilities

• Identify requirements capture, ASIC / FPGA digital architecture and design using RTL, timing closure, verification, and system integration.
• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group’s ASIC / FPGA design flow.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
• Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status.
• Participate in Agile team meetings and planning activities.

Skills

RTL coding Verilog

RTL coding VHDL

SystemVerilog

Digital circuit architecture

Timing analysis

Verification tools

ModelSim

Vivado

Quartus

Synplify

Git

Subversion

Testbench development

Education

STEM degree

Tools

ModelSim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Git

Subversion

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

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

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to be involved in the design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of high-performance digital ASICs, FPGAs, and circuit boards applied to computer graphics and supporting communication signal processing and information assurance products.

What Will You Do:

• Identify requirements capture, ASIC / FPGA digital architecture and design using RTL, timing closure, verification, and system integration.


• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group’s ASIC / FPGA design flow.


• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.


• Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status.


• Participate in Agile team meetings and planning activities.

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.


• 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


• At least 3+ years e experience in RTL coding and simulation in Verilog or VHDL.


• Experience in digital circuit architecture, design, resource tradeoffs, timing analysis, and timing closure.


• Experience in Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using System Verilog.


• Proficient using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g., ModelSim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or other FPGA-specific tools).


• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g., Git, Subversion).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with best-practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g., constrained random, functional coverage, System Verilog).


• Experience in ASIC / FPGA lab validation using advanced laboratory equipment.


• Experience in Design for Test (DFT) and manufacturability experience.


• Experience with Unix, scripting, C/C++, and/or Perl.

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


• And more!

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Employee Referral Eligible

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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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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