Senior ASIC/FPGA Verification Engineer

Job Title

Senior ASIC/FPGA Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Join Collins Aerospace's Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team to lead chip-level verification for high-performance digital ASICs and FPGAs used in defense and mission systems. The role focuses on developing verification environments, testbenches, and coverage-driven verification to validate RTL and integrated silicon solutions.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 5+ years of relevant ASIC/FPGA verification experience; 3+ years with an advanced degree as noted in Education Requirements.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include designing and executing verification activities for RTL and chip-level projects.

• Architect and implement verification environments using SystemVerilog with OVM/UVM.
• Develop testbenches and execute tests for RTL blocks written in VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Create written test plans, test cases, and manage code and functional coverage tracking.
• Perform constrained-random testing and assertion-based verification to validate functionality.
• Collaborate with design engineers on integration and validation of ASIC/FPGA solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers; potentially lead verification teams and plan activities.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications, plus a short list of preferred skills.

• Active, transferable U.S. government DoD Secret clearance required on day one; U.S. citizenship required.
• Proven experience developing and simulating RTL using VHDL and/or Verilog in a professional ASIC/FPGA environment.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and execute verification testbenches for RTL blocks using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.
• Working knowledge of chip-level verification methodologies: constrained-random testing, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification (SystemVerilog).
• Proficiency with revision control concepts and tools (e.g., Git, Subversion).

Nice-to-have

• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces and protocols (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Hands-on ASIC/FPGA lab validation and debug using standard lab equipment.
• Familiarity with simulation and synthesis tools (QuestaSim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado).
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux environments and scripting or software development.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.

Education Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (e.g., Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field (Master's or higher) with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Equivalent practical experience may be considered where explicitly noted by the employer.

About the Company

Company: Raytheon Technologies

Headquarters: Arlington, VA, USA

Raytheon Technologies is an Aerospace and Defense company offering advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. Formed in 2020 from the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation, it operates through three major business units: Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The company specializes in delivering cutting-edge solutions across various fields including quantum physics, hypersonics, and cybersecurity.