Senior FPGA Engineer- ASIC/FPGA, Mission Systems (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

ESP program

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, PR seeks a Senior Electrical or Computer engineer to design, implement, verify and integrate high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs for signal processing and information assurance in Mission Systems.

The role sits in Aguadilla with hybrid work: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Candidates must reside in Puerto Rico at start; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Requirements capture, ASIC/FPGA digital architecture and design using RTL, timing closure, verification, and system integration
• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the ASIC/FPGA design flow
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
• Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status

Skills

RTL coding

Verilog/VHDL

ASIC/FPGA design

SystemVerilog

C/C++

Unix scripting

Git/Subversion

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Modelsim

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Location

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Date Posted

2026-07-23

Country

United States of America

Location

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance

None/Not Required

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

This position is for a motivated Senior Electrical or Computer engineering candidate to be involved in the design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs applied to signal processing and information assurance products across Mission Systems on the Product Enabling Technologies team.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do

• Requirements capture, ASIC / FPGA digital architecture and design using RTL, timing closure, verification, and system integration
• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group's ASIC / FPGA design flow
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
• Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status

Qualifications you must have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog
• Digital circuit architecture, design, resource tradeoffs, timing analysis and timing closure
• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL or System Verilog.
• Proficiency using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g. Modelsim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or other FPGA-specific tools)
• Experience with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g. constrained random, functional coverage, SystemVerilog)
• Design for Test (DFT) and manufacturability issues
• Experience with Unix, scripting, C/C++, and/or Perl
• Experience with with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion)

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, 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.

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

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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