Senior Firmware Verification Engineer - UVM

Collins Aerospace; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Marlborough, MA is seeking an experienced firmware verification engineer to join our onboard systems team. You will design and implement verification environments, develop test benches, and mentor peers.

The role requires UVM, SystemVerilog and VHDL experience, along with knowledge of interfaces such as AXI, SPI, I2C and PCIe. This U.S. government program requires eligibility for security clearance.

Qualifications

• 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 security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience in Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
• Experience in both System-Verilog and VHDL languages
• Successfully completed verification of several designs for various devices and applications
• Experience in verified communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., AXI, SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, or Gb Ethernet)
• Experience in tested and verified designs using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and/or target device debugging tools

Responsibilities

• Generate firmware verification requirements based on the system architecture
• Generate firmware verification documentation that describes the firmware verification architecture, test plans, and coverage
• Build UVMF/ System-Verilog based testbenches with agents, predictors, scoreboards, and testcases to verify HDL based designs
• Create scripts to automate verification and test activities
• Instruct and mentor other firmware engineers

Skills

UVM

SystemVerilog

VHDL

AXI

PCIe

SPI

I2C

Gb Ethernet

HDL debugging

Education

STEM degree

Tools

GIT

SVN

ClearCase

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

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.

What You Will Do

• Generate firmware verification requirements based on the system architecture
• Generate firmware verification documentation that describes the firmware verification architecture, test plans, and coverage
• Build UVMF/ System-Verilog based testbenches with agents, predictors, scoreboards, and testcases to verify HDL based designs
• Create scripts to automate verification and test activities
• Instruct and mentor other firmware engineers

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 security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
• Experience in both System-Verilog and VHDL languages
• Successfully completed verification of several designs for various devices and applications
• Experience in verified communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., AXI, SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, or Gb Ethernet)
• Experience in tested and verified designs using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and/or target device debugging tools

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with FPGA design implementation using VHDL design language
• Experience with Universal Verification Methodology Framework (UVMF)
• Performed Formal Verification
• Created scripts in TCL, Perl, or Python for use in a Linux environment
• Used GIT, SVN, or ClearCase for source control
• Participated as a member of teams that use AGILE development

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 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!

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

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.

Employee Referral Eligible

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.

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