Principal Electrical Engineer – ASIC/FPGA Verification

Job Title

Principal Electrical Engineer – ASIC/FPGA Verification

Role Summary

Lead verification engineering for high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs on Mission Systems programs. The role sits on the Microelectronics Technology team and focuses on architecting verification environments, developing RTL-level testbenches, and providing technical leadership for verification efforts.

Experience Level

Senior — hiring target is experienced engineers. Typical experience guidance in the posting: approximately 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead design and verification of testbenches for digital ASICs and FPGAs.
• Architect verification environments using SystemVerilog with OVM/UVM methodologies.
• Create test plans, write test cases, and track code and functional coverage.
• Develop RTL block-level testbenches using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Recommend verification tools and process improvements for ASIC/FPGA flows.
• Provide technical leadership for verification teams, including planning and status reporting.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.

Requirements

Must-have skills, clearances, and experience:

• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required prior to start.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
• Professional experience developing and simulating RTL using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Proven ability to design and execute verification testbenches using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity with chip-level verification methodologies, including constrained-random testing and functional coverage.
• Experience with revision control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• ASIC/FPGA lab validation and debug experience with standard lab equipment.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux and scripting (C, C++, Python, Perl, shell).
• Experience with simulation/synthesis tools (examples: QuestaSim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado).
• Familiarity with DFT, manufacturability, and production test concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with approximately 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with approximately 5 years of relevant experience (as stated in the source). The posting requires degrees in technical/STEM disciplines; equivalent experience tied to those degree timelines was specified.

About the Company

Company: Collins Aerospace

Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

A major aerospace and defense supplier providing avionics, mission systems, mechanical systems, aircraft interiors, and related services for commercial and military customers. Formed from the merger of Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace, it is part of RTX and supports aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and defense programs worldwide.