Senior Electrical Engineer – DSP ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior DSP FPGA/ASIC Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing signal processing algorithms on FPGA and ASIC platforms, contributing to advanced aerospace systems.

Required qualifications include a STEM degree, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and expertise in Simulink and VHDL/Verilog. Strong troubleshooting skills are also essential. Join Collins Aerospace to redefine aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in signal processing, FPGA/ASIC development, or related areas.
• Expertise in Simulink and/or MATLAB for modeling and simulation.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for FPGA/ASIC and DSP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement signal processing algorithms for FPGA or ASIC based systems.
• Utilize Simulink for modeling and simulation of signal processing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and validate DSP algorithms.

Skills

Signal processing

FPGA/ASIC development

Simulink

VHDL/Verilog

Debugging

Education

STEM degree

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Country: United States of America

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.

RTX Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior DSP FPGA/ASIC Engineer to join our Applied Research and Technology team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge signal processing algorithms on FPGA and ASIC platforms. Your work will contribute to the development of advanced aerospace and defense systems, leveraging your expertise in Simulink modeling, algorithm development, and implementation on FPGAs and ASICs.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement signal processing algorithms for FPGA or ASIC based systems.
• Utilize Simulink for modeling and simulation of signal processing systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and validate DSP algorithms for real-world applications.
• Optimize FPGA implementations to meet performance, power, and size constraints.
• Conduct system-level analysis and testing to ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• May provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers to integrate signal processing solutions into larger systems.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in FPGA technologies and signal processing methodologies to ensure RTX remains at the forefront of innovation.

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 secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in signal processing, FPGA/ASIC development, or related areas.
• Expertise in Simulink and/or MATLAB for modeling and simulation of DSP systems.
• Proficient in VHDL/Verilog for FPGA/ASIC design and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with algorithm development for signal processing applications such as filtering, modulation, demodulation, and spectral analysis.
• Familiarity with FPGA platforms such as AMD (Xilinx), Intel (Altera), or others, and associated toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Quartus).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for FPGA/ASIC and DSP systems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces and protocols (e.g., DDR, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with HDL Coder and generation of HDL from model-based designs.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• Understanding of hardware-software co-design principles.

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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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