Senior Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA Verification (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

RTX, the aerospace and defense leader, seeks a Senior Electrical or Computer Engineer to design, verify, and optimize high-performance ASIC/FPGA testbenches and signal processing tech. You will work with a collaborative Microelectronics Technology team on advanced verification methods.

The role requires experience with RTL, SystemVerilog, and Linux environments, plus an active DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship. On-site in Cedar Rapids, with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• STEM degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required before start.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
• ASIC/FPGA RTL coding, simulation, and verification experience with VHDL/Verilog.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify verification environment architecture using SystemVerilog with OVM/UVM.
• Develop test plans, test cases, code coverage, and functional coverage; create testbenches.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new programs.
• Provide technical leadership for verification teams and plan activities.

Skills

SystemVerilog

OVM/UVM

RTL coding

VHDL/Verilog

C/C++

Git/Subversion

Unix/Linux

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

QuestaSim

Quartus

Synplify

Vivado

Git

Subversion

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

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.

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 trackingTestbench 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 youcan buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, IDtheft 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,virtualdoctorvisits

• Bright Horizons,childand 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.