Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation for newly hired

Generous 401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave benefits

Health and wellness programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX division, seeks a Senior Principal Electrical/Computer Engineer to design digital ASIC/FPGA solutions for aerospace and defense. Based onsite in Fort Wayne, IN, you will lead RTL development, timing analysis, and verification while driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

Requirements include a STEM degree, 10+ years of experience (7+ with advanced degree), and eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or 7 years with advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Hands-on RTL design, coding, and simulation with VHDL and/or Verilog.
• 5+ years in digital circuit architecture, timing analysis and timing closure.
• 5+ years developing RTL verification testbenches with VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Proficiency with ASIC/FPGA design tools (ModelSim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, QuestaSim).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and design digital ASIC/FPGA architecture, including RTL development and timing closure.
• Identify tools and methods to improve the ASIC/FPGA design flow.
• Contribute to engineering estimates and technical planning for new programs.
• Plan and execute project-level work with schedule, cost, and performance objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for design teams and report status.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration for high-performance digital solutions.

Skills

RTL design

timing analysis

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Verilog

digital circuit architecture

verification testbenches

simulation tools

Education

STEM degree

Tools

ModelSim

Synplify

Quartus

Vivado

QuestaSim

Job description

Senior Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer – Microelectronics Technology

Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, is seeking an experienced 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. This onsite role will be based out of Fort Wayne, IN and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret).

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and design digital ASIC/FPGA architecture, including RTL development, timing analysis, closure, verification, and system integration.
• Identify and implement tools, methodologies, and best practices to continuously improve the ASIC/FPGA design flow.
• Contribute to engineering estimates and technical planning for new program pursuits.
• Plan and execute project‑level work while ensuring alignment to schedule, cost, and performance objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for design teams by defining scope, coordinating activities, and reporting status.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration throughout the development lifecycle to ensure successful delivery of high‑performance digital solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience; minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a valid DoD Secret security clearance.
• Hands‑on experience with RTL design, coding, and simulation using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• At least 5 years’ experience in digital circuit architecture, resource optimization, timing analysis, and timing closure.
• At least 5 years’ 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.

Preferred

• Experience with ASIC/FPGA lab validation and debugging using standard lab equipment; familiarity with DFT, manufacturability, and production test concepts.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux environments and scripting or software development (C, C++, Python, Perl, or shell).
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate retirement contribution including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage with optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto insurance, and critical illness insurance)
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Health and wellness programs (virtual doctor visits, wellness rewards, etc.)
• Relocation assistance availability

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.