Full Time Raytheon 2026 - Digital ASIC​/FPGA Design Electrical Engineer I

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG 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.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Digital Design Engineer to support product development for defense applications. This position is based in McKinney, Texas. The selected candidate will contribute to the development of ASICs, and/or Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs by supporting requirements development, architecture implementation, design, analysis, and laboratory testing. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, the candidate will assist in translating system-level requirements into hardware designs and help verify functionality through simulation and hands-on testing.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of digital design concepts, including microprocessors, memory, FPGAs, ASICs, and common interface protocols, with a strong desire to expand their technical knowledge. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems, mechanical, and software engineers, to develop innovative solutions for defense programs. They will also support engineering reviews, documentation, and verification activities while gaining experience working with customer requirements and product development processes.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth and may require occasional business-related travel.

• Support the development and execution of verification plans
• Build and maintain test benches (using UVM)
• Debug simulation failures
• Create and run test cases
• Support functional coverage
• Collaborate across teams

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Experience with FPGA’s (Xilinx/Altera), RTL design (Verilog/VHDL), and simulation tools.
• Understanding of digital design concepts (state machines, pipelining, clocks, resets, etc.)
• Debugging skills using waveforms and logs
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell
• 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.

• Experience with FPGA Design and Design Process
• Experience with Testbench Generation
• Experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
• Experience building test benches and verification components

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.

Relocation Eligibility

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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…