Senior FPGA Design Engineer

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join the FPGA Architects team within Electrical Engineering. You will develop FPGA designs for multiple device families, implement using VHDL/Verilog, and collaborate across hardware and systems teams to deliver robust firmware and FPGA embedded processing solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in FPGA design, hands-on FPGA integration, and experience with Xilinx/AMD, Altera/Intel, or Microchip devices.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of FPGA design experience.
• Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGAs and devices.
• Strong VHDL or Verilog coding skills.
• Hands-on integration with FPGA-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA designs for major vendors and device families.
• Implement designs using VHDL/Verilog for RF DSP, data links, and embedded processing.
• Collaborate with circuit card designers and systems engineers to derive requirements, architect new designs, and model algorithms.
• Verify designs against requirements using directed test and constrained random testing.
• Provide design documentation and configuration management through integration and test.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Verilog

Xilinx/AMD FPGA family

Embedded processing concepts

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

ModelSim

Quartus

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG 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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Multi-Product Power & Digital (MPD) department designs FPGAs, circuit cards, and electronics subassemblies for a range of products including missiles/effectors, radars, and electronic warfare systems. The team leverages digital, analog, and power design skills to provide support throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through production and sustainment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join the FPGA Architects team within the Electrical Engineering organization. Electrical Engineering drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering tasks across multiple product lines and functions. The Senior FPGA Design Engineer is part of a key role within the engineering organization responsible for developing electronics for defense system products. We engage at the outset of the system development and follow our designs through deployment. Our team helps develop the requirements and bring concepts to life. Our products are deployed all over the world, on the ground, into the atmosphere, and out into space. The FPGA Architects team is responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable firmware and FPGA embedded processing. This position is an onsite role, located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including Xilinx (AMD), Altera (Intel), and Microchip
• Implement designs using VHDL for the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing, and processor interfaces
• Work with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architect new designs, collaboratively model algorithms, partition and perform code development, simulation, and implementation
• Verify designs against requirements using both directed test and constrained random test methodologies
• Provide design support from requirements definition through integration and test, including design documentation and configuration management

You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience designing FPGAs.
• Demonstrated experience with digital design and VHDL or Verilog coding.
• Experience with Xilinx (AMD), Altera (Intel), or Microchip FPGAs.
• Experience with Xilinx (AMD), Altera (Intel), or Microchip devices and instrument flows.
• Hands‑on integration experience with FPGA-based systems.
• Expertise in FPGA timing constraints and timing closure.

We Prefer

• Prefer a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related STEM degree.
• Ability to perform work without appreciable direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Knowledge of embedded systems design utilizing Microblaze, Nios, or ARM processors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members from diverse communities and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.
• Familiarity with the Linux environment.
• Digital signal processing on FPGAs.
• Knowledge of C programming and scripting languages such as Perl and Python.

What We Offer

At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location #LI-CV1 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.

• 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
• 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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.