Senior Principal FPGA/ASIC Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Electrical or Computer engineer to lead testbench design, verification, and implementation for high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs. You will work on signal processing and information assurance products across Mission Systems, driving architecture, plans, and leadership within a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes SystemVerilog/UVM verification, RTL/VHDL design, tool evaluation, and collaboration with vendors while supporting aggressive

Qualifications

• RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog.
• Testbench development for verification of RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity with chip-level verification techniques and languages (constrained random, functional coverage, SystemVerilog).
• Revision control concepts and tools (Git, Subversion).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a team on aggressive schedules.

Responsibilities

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with UVM/UVM-F.
• Creation of written test plans, test cases, code coverage tracking, and functional coverage tracking.
• Testbench development for RTL verification using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Recommend new tools and practices for FPGA verification flow.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
• Provide technical leadership for project verification teams and status reporting.

Skills

SystemVerilog/UVM

RTL coding

VHDL/Verilog

Git/Subversion

Scripting/Unix

Testbench verification

Team leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Questasim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

Job description

Job Details

• Date Posted: 2026-10-15


• Country: United States of America


• Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04


• Position Role Type: Onsite


• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance


• Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current


• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

About the Position

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

What You Will Do

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with UVM/UVM-F


• Creation of written test plan, testcases, code coverage tracking, and functional coverage tracking


• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL or SystemVerilog


• Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group's FPGA verification flow


• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.


• Provide technical leadership for project verification teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status

What You Will Learn

• You will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins' engineering processes for implementing world class FPGA solutions.


• You will get to work with cutting edge technologies developed both in house and by external vendors.

Qualifications You Must Have

• RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog


• Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog


• Familiarity with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g. constrained random, functional coverage, SystemVerilog


• Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion)


• Ability to work with minimal supervision as a part of a team of engineers with a variety of skills and backgrounds while being matrixed into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones


• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience


• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to document and present one's work and status


• FPGA lab validation with advanced lab equipment


• Design for Test (DFT) and manufacturability issues


• Experience with Unix, scripting, C/C++, and/or Perl


• Proficiency using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g. Questasim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or other FPGA-specific tools)

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 illness insurance, 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

Relocation

This position is eligible for relocation assistance