Fulltime-Raytheon FPGA Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

Date Posted:

Location:

Huntsville, AL

Role Type:
Onsite – U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or eligible immigration status required.

Security Clearance:
DoD Secret (active existing clearance required after day
1).

Salary Range: $57,200 – $108,800 USD.

• Design and deliver production‑quality FPGA releases from proof of concept through production.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, software engineers, and program management to ensure product success.
• Design and code in VHDL focusing on reliability, maintainability, reviewability, and reusability.
• Verify designs using directed and constrained random tests, tracking functional and code coverage.
• Create comprehensive documentation including requirements, verification plans, user guides, and configuration management.
• Provide design support from requirements definition through integration and test.
• Participate in internal and external technical reviews.
• Assist in driving projects and executing on program schedules and budgets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM major.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Proficiency in digital design and HDL coding targeting configurable logic devices.

• Digital design knowledge and radar/image‑processing techniques.
• Experience delivering FPGA solutions to system‑level applications.
• Experience with one or more FPGA brands (Altera, Lattice, Microchip, AMD) and associated tools.
• Experience debugging electronics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.
• Experience with FPGA timing constraints and timing closure.
• Experience with digital simulation tools such as Questa, Riviera Pro, or similar.
• Proficiency in Python or C programming.
• Image‑processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors.
• Experience with gigabit serial interfaces and multi‑gigabit transceivers (MGTs).
• Experience with embedded processors and SoC development for FPGA devices.
• Familiarity with the Linux environment and command‑line tools.
• FPGA design experience using a Linux‑based development environment (highly desired).
• Knowledge of Git and Git Hub.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard interfaces and protocols such as AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Team‑based work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑directed; able to complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Highly motivated, high‑performing, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability plans.
• 401(k) with match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee scholar program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

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.

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