Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Home and auto insurance

Critical illness insurance

Group legal

ID theft protection

Adoption assistance

Wellness incentives

Doctor on Demand

Childcare support

Job summary

RTX, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, seeks a Senior Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer to drive design, development, and integration of advanced digital ASIC/FPGA solutions for next‑generation aerospace and defense applications. Onsite in Fort Wayne, IN, you will lead efforts across requirements, RTL, verification, and system integration to meet mission-critical performance.

You will mentor engineering teams, shape schedules and cost targets, and push for tool improvements and

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with extensive experience in ASIC/FPGA design.
• Proficiency in RTL design, VHDL/Verilog, and timing closure.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and design ASIC/FPGA architectures; RTL development and timing closure.
• Drive tool flow improvements and adopt new methodologies for faster delivery.
• Contribute to technical planning and project estimates for new programs.
• Plan and lead project work, managing scope, schedule and cost.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate activities across teams.
• Collaborate across lifecycle stages to deliver high-performance digital solutions.

Skills

RTL design

VHDL/Verilog

Digital architecture

Timing analysis

RTL verification testbenches

ASIC/FPGA tool flow

Cross-functional leadership

Scripting (Python/Perl)

Education

Bachelor's or higher in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

ModelSim

QuestaSim

Vivado

Quartus

Synplify

Mentor Graphics

Job description

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 seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced digital ASIC and FPGA solutions for next-generation aerospace and defense applications. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge microelectronics technologies supporting critical Mission Systems programs as part of the Microelectronics Technology team.

This candidate will be onsite based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do

• Requirements capture, ASIC/FPGA digital architecture design, RTL development, timing analysis and closure, verification, and system integration
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing new tools, methodologies, and best practices within the ASIC/FPGA design flow
• Contribute to engineering estimates and technical planning efforts for new program pursuits
• Plan and execute project-level work while ensuring alignment to schedule, cost, and performance objectives
• Provide technical leadership for project design teams by defining work scope, coordinating activities, and reporting project status
• Support cross-functional collaboration throughout the development lifecycle to ensure successful delivery of high-performance digital solutions

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• 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
• Hands-on experience with RTL design, coding, and simulation using VHDL and/or Verilog
• At least 5+ years experience with digital circuit architecture, resource optimization, timing analysis, and timing closure
• At least 5+ experience developing and executing RTL verification testbenches using VHDL or SystemVerilog
• Proficiency with ASIC and/or FPGA simulation, synthesis, and implementation tools (ModelSim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or similar)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams while managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with ASIC/FPGA lab validation and debug using standard lab equipment, along with familiarity with DFT, manufacturability, and production test concepts.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux environments, scripting or software development (C, C++, Python, Perl, or shell), and industry-standard ASIC/FPGA simulation and synthesis tools such as QuestaSim, Synplify, Quartus, or Vivado.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environments.

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 servi