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Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

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Key Responsibilities

Requirements capture, ASIC / FPGA digital architecture and design using RTL, timing closure, verification,

Requirements Summary

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.

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EngineeringElectrical Engineer
2026-05-29
United States of America
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166
Onsite

Requirements

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Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 

  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

  • RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog  

  • Digital circuit architecture, design, resource tradeoffs, timing analysis and timing closure  

  • Testbench development for the verification of RTL blocks using VHDL or System Verilog. 

  • Proficiency using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g. Modelsim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or other FPGA-specific tools)  

  • Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. Git, Subversion)  

  • Familiarity with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g. constrained random, functional coverage, SystemVerilog)  

  • ASIC / FPGA lab validation with advanced lab equipment  

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, team with engineers of a variety of skills and backgrounds, and matrix into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to document and present one's work and status 

  • Design for Test (DFT) and manufacturability issues 

  • Experience with Unix, scripting, C/C++, and/or Perl

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.  

DoD Clearance: Secret
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

This position is for a motivated Principal Electrical or Computer engineering candidate to be involved in the design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs applied to signal processing and information assurance products across Mission Systems on the  Microelectronics Technology team.  

Responsibilities

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    Requirements capture, ASIC / FPGA digital architecture and design using RTL, timing closure, verification, and system integration  

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    Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group's ASIC / FPGA design flow 

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    Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits

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    Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status 

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What We Offer

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Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

✓Medical, dental, and vision insurance
✓Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
✓Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
✓Tuition reimbursement program
✓Student Loan Repayment Program
✓Life insurance and disability coverage
✓Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
✓Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
✓Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
✓Adoption Assistance
✓Autism Benefit
✓Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
✓Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
✓Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
✓Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
✓Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
✓Eligible for relocation assistance
✓And more!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Us-Ia-Cedar Rapids
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

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September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026

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Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)