Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA Verification (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and verification of advanced testbenches for a portfolio of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs. In this role, you will drive the development of cutting-edge signal processing and information assurance technologies supporting critical Mission Systems programs as part of the Microelectronics Technology team.

What You Will Do

• Verification environment architecture and design using SystemVerilog with OVM/UVM 

• 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 ASIC / 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 
    

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 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 

• Demonstrated experience developing and simulating RTL designs using VHDL and/or Verilog in a professional FPGA or ASIC development environment.

• Proven ability to design, implement, and execute verification testbenches for RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.

• Working knowledge of chip-level verification methodologies, including constrained-random testing, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification using SystemVerilog.

•  Experience using revision control systems such as Git or Subversion to manage source code, collaborate across engineering teams, and maintain configuration integrity.

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