Senior Electrical Engineer – DSP ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

RTX; 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 with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior DSP FPGA/ASIC Engineer to join the Applied Research and Technology team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will design, develop, and implement signal processing algorithms on FPGA/ASIC platforms, using Simulink modeling and Verilog/VHDL, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems engineers.

This role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of related experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• 3+ years of experience in signal processing or FPGA/ASIC development.
• Expertise in Simulink and/or MATLAB for DSP modeling.
• Proficiency with VHDL/Verilog for FPGA/ASIC design.
• Experience with AMD Xilinx or Intel Altera toolchains (Vivado/Quartus).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for FPGA/ASIC and DSP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DSP algorithms for FPGA/ASIC systems.
• Model and simulate DSP systems using Simulink.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and validate DSP algorithms.
• Optimize FPGA implementations for performance, power, and size constraints.
• Conduct system-level analysis and testing to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Lead project design teams by breaking down work and reporting status.
• Work with hardware, software, and systems engineers to integrate DSP solutions.

Skills

Signal processing

FPGA/ASIC development

Simulink

MATLAB

VHDL/Verilog

Algorithm development

Vivado

Quartus

Debugging

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

HDL Coder

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:

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:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

• Eligible for relocation assistance

• 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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