Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - FPGA Design Security Clearance
Job in
Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01752, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
RTX
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2
Position Role Type:
Onsite 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 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 Radar Digital Products (RDP) Department in the Hardware Engineering Directorate at Raytheon is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in the development and implementation of FPGA based designs for control and/or signal processing radar applications. The individual will be required to provide development support throughout product lifecycle, from initial concept to acceptance delivery to maintenance.
What You Will Do
* Own or contribute to the successful completion of FPGA-based designs, on time and on budget
* Work with a team to determine the technical approach or solution to meet system level requirements
* May lead small teams and mentor junior engineers
* Demonstrate self-motivation, with little supervision required
* Design and deliver production quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept up to production
* Work cooperatively with systems, hardware, software engineers, and program management to ensure product success.
* Demonstrate the ability to architect FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
* Translate system level requirements into FPGA requirements
* Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability
* Verify designs utilizing self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage
* Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plan, and user's guides
* Support internal and external technical reviews This position can be for the Tewksbury, MA location or the Marlborough, MA location. Qualifications You Must Have
* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
* Experience designing FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog
* Experience with digital design and VHDL or Verilog coding
* Experience designing and integrating with AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera or Actel/Microsemi/Microchip FPGAs
* Experience using synthesis tools:
Synplify, Xilinx Vivado, or Intel Quartus Pro
* Experience using RTL simulation tools such as Questasim Qualifications We Value
* Working knowledge of Configuration Management principles, environments and tools
* Working knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as RS-422, USB, PCIe, etc.
* Experience in AMD/Xilinx MPSOC, RFSOC, Ultrascale+, Versal
* Experience in Intel programmable devices Stratix X, Agilex
* Experience with high-speed interfaces such as GbE, DDR, JESD, PCIE
Experience with Timing Closure and utilizing Chipscope / Signal Tap
* Experience and knowledge developing requirements for FPGA products
* Experience with RADAR system hardware
* Experience with high-speed interfaces
* Experience working in teams and possess the ability to multi-task
* Understanding of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
* Proficiency in Linux
* Working knowledge in the integration of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces a plus.
* Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python a plus
* Working knowledge/course work of signal & image processing, digital communications and/or control theories
* Interest and capability in task and team leadership, including leading teams of 2 to 5 engineers on a common task or group of tasks; managing to a schedule and budget; keeping internal customers advised of status and participating in strategic decisions on planning and execution; estimating and planning new work; a desire to advance along a team leadership track
* Willingness to support occasional domestic travel and potential international travel
* Active DoD security clearance
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 is eligible for relocation. Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite:
Employees who are…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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