Senior Electrical Engineer - FPGA (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer – FPGA in Melbourne, FL to join our Avionics team. You will work across product lifecycles on ASIC/FPGA/SoPC development, collaborating with engineering, program management and customers to meet stringent DO-254 requirements.

You will write RTL/test benches, create timing constraints, run simulations, and participate in audits and reviews. Onsite role with competitive benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience RTL and test benches with VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Proficiency with FPGA tools such as Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro.
• Experience with data interfaces (PCIe, DDR, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC-429).
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix, scripting, C/C++, Python and/or Perl.
• U.S. Person status required for ITAR-related information access.

Responsibilities

• Requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability.
• ASIC/FPGA/MPSoC digital architecture development and design.
• Develop RTL design code and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
• Create verification testbench using VHDL or UVM in SystemVerilog.
• Create placement and timing constraints.
• Perform synthesis, place and route.
• Perform static timing analysis, linting, LEC, and clock-domain-crossing analysis.
• DO-254 DAL‑A/B/C artifacts for AEH.
• Peer reviews throughout product lifecycle.
• Participate in FAA SOI audits.
• Create engineering bids and support RFIs and RFPs.
• Communicate with engineering, program management, leadership and customers.
• Suggest tools and practices to improve ASIC/FPGA design flow.
• Provide guidance or mentor other engineers.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

RTL design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

Linux/Unix scripting

C/C++

Python

DO-254 processes

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Questasim

Vivado

Libero

Synplify Pro

PCIe

DDR

I2C

Ethernet

ARINC-429

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-28

Country

United States of America

Location

US-FL-MELBOURNE-313 ~ 1344 S Babcock St ~ BLDG 313

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

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 looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – FPGA to join our team in Melbourne, FL. This position will work closely with our Avionics teams to meet all phases of a product’s lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability.
• ASIC/FPGA/MPSoC digital architecture development and design.
• Develop RTL design code and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
• Create verification testbench using VHDL or UVM constrained random environments using SystemVerilog.
• Create placement and timing constraints.
• Perform synthesis, place and route.
• Perform static timing analysis, linting analysis, LEC, and clock‑domain‑crossing analysis.
• Perform ASIC/FPGA/SoPC verification using inspection, analysis, simulation, and test methods.
• Creation of DO-254 DAL‑A/B/C certification artifacts for Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH).
• Conduct and/or participate in peer reviews throughout product lifecycle.
• Participate in FAA SOI audits.
• Create engineering bids and support RFIs and RFPs.
• Communicate well with a wide variety of individuals including Engineering, Program Management, internal leadership and customers.
• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group’s ASIC/FPGA design flow.
• Provide guidance or mentor other engineers with a variety of skills and backgrounds.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person – Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Experience writing RTL and test benches using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience using FPGA specific tools (e.g. Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro, etc.).
• Experience with data interfaces (PCIe, DDR, I2C, Ethernet, CDN, ARINC‑429, etc.).
• Experience with device level timing and clock domain crossing.
• Experience with Linux (or Unix), scripting, C/C++, Python, and/or Perl.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a team of engineers with a variety of skills and backgrounds, located throughout the world and matrixed into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones.
• Experience with DO-254 processes and design assurance activities for ASIC, FPGA, and/or MPSoc developments.
• Experience with DSP/RF architectures.
• Experience successfully managing cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Basic risk management skills (identify, quantify, and mitigate risks).

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
• Carrot Health for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

Eligible for relocation

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.

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.