Senior Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA Verification (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 3%+

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Electrical or Computer Engineer to design, implement, and verify advanced testbenches for high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs.

You will work with the Microelectronics Technology team on signal processing and information assurance tech, providing technical leadership and contributing to project verification efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 5+ years related experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.
• ASIC/FPGA RTL coding, simulation, and testbench development (VHDL/Verilog).
• Experience with SystemVerilog, constrained-random verification, and revision control (Git/SVN).

Responsibilities

• Verify environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with UVM.
• Create test plans, test cases, and coverage tracking for RTL blocks.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new programs.
• Provide technical leadership for project verification teams.

Skills

SystemVerilog

OVM/UVM

Constrained-random verification

Testbench development

Scripting/C/C++

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's/Advanced)

Tools

QuestaSim

Quartus

Synplify

Vivado

Git

Subversion

Linux/Unix

Verilog

VHDL

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Date Posted

2026-10-13

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

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.

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.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Electrical or Computer Engineer to play a key role in the design, implementation, and verification of advanced testbenches supporting high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs. In this position, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge signal processing and information assurance technologies that power critical Mission Systems capabilities, working alongside a highly collaborative Microelectronics Technology team at the forefront of innovation.

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
• 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 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 security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• ASIC/FPGA experience with RTL coding, simulation, and verification using VHDL and/or Verilog, including development of testbenches for RTL block verification using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.
• Working knowledge of chip-level verification methodologies and tools, including constrained-random verification, functional coverage, SystemVerilog, and revision control systems such as Git or Subversion.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting fast-paced, milestone-driven programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ASIC/FPGA lab validation, DFT and manufacturability concepts, Unix/Linux environments, scripting or C/C++, and industry-standard simulation and synthesis tools such as QuestaSim, Quartus, Synplify, or Vivado.

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 AssistanceAutism 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!

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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