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# Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

- **Company:** Collins Aerospace
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Digital Architecture, Digital Electronics, Perl (Programming Language), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Static Timing Analysis, Subversion, SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, ModelSim, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d37bf5b717a16bdd

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* Requirements capture, ASIC / FPGA digital architecture and design using RTL, timing closure, verification, and system integration
 * Recommend new tools and practices for continuous improvement in the group's ASIC / FPGA design flow
 * Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits
 * Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status


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