Senior Principal FPGA Engineer

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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 worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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 Principal FPGA Engineer you will lead development of FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including AMD/Xilinx 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 test 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

• Lead FPGA-based systems architecture and designs to include determination of parts interfaces

• 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

• Solve problems that are numerous and typically undefined where information is difficult to obtain

• Establish processes and operational plans for projects

• Create complete documentation including requirements verification plan users guides and configuration management.

• Design support from requirements definition through integration and test

• Translate system level requirements into FPGA requirements

• Perform and participate in internal and external technical reviews

• Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget

• May lead large integrated or cross product teams on moderate to large multi-year programs

Qualification You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience
• Experience architecting FPGA-based systems to determine parts interfaces

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in at least 7 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 industry standard interfaces and protocols such as AXI PCIe SPI I2C etc.

• Experience with Python or C programming

• Experience working with Intellectual Property (IP) Cores

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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

• 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.

• Embedded systems design using ARM processors

• Verification utilizing hardware platforms

• System level FPGA requirements specification and architecture development

• Ability to identify links and potential impact on projects programs or systems

• Cross-discipline knowledge such as software systems modeling etc.

• Highly motivated high performers with a strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team environment

• Self-directed Able to complete tasks with minimum oversight

• Practical knowledge of project management

• Familiarity with the Linux environment and commands

• Experience in a leadership role such as team lead technical lead project lead etc.

• Proposal experience to include basis of estimate generation resource identification and constraint-based program schedule planning
• MS or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

What We Offer

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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 qualifies for relocation assistance

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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