Sr Principal FPGA Design Engineer - Onsite Tucson, AZ at RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FPGA Design, VHDL, System Level Requirements, Architecture Development, Proposal Experience, Xilinx, Microsemi, Embedded Processing, Verification, Documentation, Project Management, Problem Solving, Integration, Testing, Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Date Posted: 2025-11-14 Country: United States of America Location: AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA 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: DoD Clearance: Secret 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 Effector Digital Products (EDP) department develops electronics for our weapon system products. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing. We engage at the outset of the weapon system development and follow our designs through deployment. Our products are deployed all over the world, from the ground to exoatmospheric environments and into space. As a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer you will lead development of FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Xilinx, Altera, and Microsemi. Designs are implemented using VHDL for the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces. Designers collaborate with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architect new parts, modeling of algorithms, partition and perform code development, simulation, and place and route. Designs are verified against requirements using both directed test and constrained random methodologies. Design support is expected from requirements definition through integration and test. Design documentation and configuration management are required. This position is 100% ONSITE in Tucson, Arizona. What You Will Do Leader of FPGA-based systems architecture, and design to include determination of parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS). Delivering quality releases from initial proof of concept up through production. Establish processes and operational plans for a project. Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules on time and budget. Lead large integrated or cross product teams on moderate to large multi-year programs. Design, develop, implement and verify highly complex configurable logic solutions for products that significantly improves on an existing product. Solve problems that are numerous and typically undefined where information is difficult to obtain. Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Communicates with parties within and outside of own function which would include customers, vendors, and executive leadership. Translate system-level requirements into FPGA requirements. Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plan, and user’s guides. Support internal and external process and technical reviews. Implement strategies to help the functional organization. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering Knowledge of FPGA design, verification, and integration, as well as organizational best practices and policies at the SME level A minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience to include all of the following: System level FPGA requirements specification and architecture development and the ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems. Proposal experience to include basis of estimate generation, resource identification, and constraint-based program schedule planning. Strong understanding of design hand-off requirements for system requirements, configurable logic, software, mechanical analysis and tests. Xilinx or Microsemi devices and flow tools The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer FPGA design experience in one or more of the following areas: Radar processing techniques Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors Embedded systems design using ARM, Microblaze, or Nios processors Gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs) Understanding of assertion-based verification and UVM using System Verilog Verification utilizing emulation platforms Experience leading technical teams and programs Revision control and documentation release processes Knowledge of project management at the SME level What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. This position offers relocation Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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 This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round. Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location 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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

Responsibilities

Lead development of FPGA designs for various applications and ensure quality releases from proof of concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and verify designs against specifications.