Firmware Engineer ; Onsite
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer
Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.
Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.
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.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is hiring entry level Firmware Engineers to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be a member of an Integrated Program Team (IPT)) creating complex firmware solutions implemented in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), System on Chip (SOC), and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs).
Development activities may also include laboratory integration, test and evaluation, fault isolation of prototype hardware, and system qualification testing support. This role is onsite, in Largo, Florida.
As an entry level Firmware Engineer 2 at Collins Aerospace, you will…..
- You will generate firmware requirements based on the system architecture.
- You will generate firmware documentation that describes the firmware architecture.
- You will design HDL based digital circuits that are structured and readable.
- You will build test benches to verify/test the HDL based design.
- You will generate constraints for target device.
- You will create scripts to automate build, integration, and test activities.
- You will verify target device functionality in laboratory environment.
- An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree obtained prior to start.
* Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.*
Qualifications We Prefer:- Experience in embedded processors and SoC development for FPGA devices
- Experience in FPGA design implementation with VHDL design language
- Experience in the following Simulation Tools:
Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, or Cadence - Experience in the following Development Tools: AMD (Xilinx), Intel (Altera), Lattice, or Microsemi (Actel) FPGA.
- Experience in TCL, Perl, or Python for Scripting and in FPGA Development with Linux Operating System.
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. - Relocation Eligibility
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.
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