Senior Engineer FPGA / ASIC (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-10-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

The Senior Engineer FPGA / ASIC works with a global team of engineers on electronic control units for aerospace applications to complete CPLD and FPGA designs, simulations, synthesis, and lab integration.  Examples include processor card interfaces for digital and analog input/output (I/O), digital and analog control of off system sensors and electromechanical interface devices (EMIDs), I/O card FPGA controllers, specialty test FPGA controllers for cards and designs supporting vertical lift helicopter, fixed wing, engine, weapons, cargo, missile, & special test equipment controllers.

The Senior Engineer FPGA / ASIC supports the entire design life cycle from proposals and project planning efforts to entry into service and production transition support, including requirements definition using DOORS, detailed design, validation of requirements and verification of implementation. The Senior Engineer FPGA / ASIC assists investigation into problem reports from manufacturing and customers on fielded units.

What You Will Do

• Follow DO-254 Level A program planning documentation, and ensure CPLD/FPGA design adheres to the plans
• Capture and document the customer flowed down functional requirements, develop and document the derived requirements for FPGAs
• Design FPGA architectural diagrams, develop VHDL to implement the design critical functionality
• Develop sub-functions and test benches
• Perform engineering timing simulations and functional analysis
• Interface with the V&V team and Quality Engineers
• Support project planning efforts and ensure execution to schedule and budget
• Create and review engineering documentation
• Research, develop, design and test electrical components, equipment, systems and networks to ensure business objectives and required specifications are met.
• Prepare documentation including confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, information on product development, introduction schedules, product costs, performance weaknesses to track progress and analyze performance.
• Perform engineering work and applied research, development and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met.
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial and domestic purposes.
• Produce products according to specifications, using the most cost effective and efficient means.
• Analyze and evaluate new or improved electronic components, including circuit theory, computer design and development, instrumentation, radio communications, semiconductor devices, solid state devices and television systems.
• Work with a global team of engineers, on electronic control units for aerospace applications to complete CPLD and FPGA designs, simulations, synthesis and lab integration.
• Support the entire design life cycle from project planning efforts to entry into service and production transition support.
• Requirements definition using DOORS, detailed design, validation of requirements and verification of implementation

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant 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 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer or electrical engineering
• Experience simulating HDL and using Mentor Modelsim
• Experience with Microsemi/Actel, FPGAs and development tools
• Experience with FPGA lab integration and troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience with Hardware Verification including, test procedure development, robustness testing and debugging
• Experience with hardware configuration management and problem reporting tools
• Experience learning new programs/software
• Experience working under pressure and within time constraints
• Aerospace experience

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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  
• And more!  

May be eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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