Senior FPGA Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-10-12


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH


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 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.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Effector Guidance Electronics (EGE) department develops electronics for weapon system products. We engage at the outset of the weapon system development and follow our designs through deployment. Our products are deployed all over the world, from the ground to exoatmospheric environments and into space. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing at Raytheon.
In this role as a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including AMD, Altera, and Microchip. Designs commonly support the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing, and processor interfaces. Designers collaborate with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architecture, modeling of algorithms, partitioning, code development, simulation, and place and route. Designs are verified against requirements using both directed tests and constrained random methodologies. Design support is expected from requirements definition through production release. Design documentation and configuration management are required.
What You Will Do
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
Design and code in VHDL for reliability, maintainability, reviewability and reusability
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, user’s guides and configuration management.
Design support from requirements definition through integration and test
Perform and participate in internal and external technical reviews
Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget
Qualification You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience
Experience in at least 5 of the following categories:
Digital Design and HDL coding targeting configurable logic devices
Experience in delivering FPGA solutions to system level applications
Experience in one or more brands of (Altera, Lattice, Microchip, AMD) FPGA devices and associated tools
Experience with integration and debug of electronics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.
Experience with FPGA timing constraints and timing closure
Experience with digital simulation such as Questa, RivieraPro or similar tools
Experience with Python or C programming
An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for 2 additional years of work experience.
A PhD in a related field can account for 5 years of experience as required for this position.
Qualifications We Prefer
Digital Design Knowledge &Radar processing techniques
Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors
Gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs)
Experience with embedded processor and System on a Chip development for FPGA devices
Knowledge of embedded systems design using Microblaze, Nios or ARM processors a strong plus
Familiarity with the Linux environment and commands
FPGA design experience using a Linux-based development environment highly desired
Knowledge of git and GitHub
Knowledge of encryption/decryption standards such as AES, RSA, ECC, etc.
Knowledge of industry standard interfaces and protocols such as AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, etc.
Embedded systems design using ARM processors
Verification utilizing hardware platforms
Experience in a leadership role such as team lead, technical lead, project lead, etc.
Experience working in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication
Self-directed – Able to complete tasks with minimum oversight
Highly motivated, high performers with a strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team environment
MS or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
What We Offer
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.
Learn More & Apply now!
Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?
This role is 100% onsite and is eligible for relocation assistance.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 lim