Firmware Engineer 2 (Onsite)

RTX
Largo, FL, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
$68,900.0 - $131,100.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer Engineering Linux Programming Tools Digital Electronics Perl (Programming Language) Firmware Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Description Language Python (Programming Language) Systems Architecture Tcl (Programming Language) VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
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Fpga Hardware Mentor Graphics

Job description

As an entry level Firmware Engineer 2 at Collins Aerospace, you will…..

  • You will generate firmware requirements based on the system architecture.
  • You will generate firmware documentation that describes the firmware architecture.
  • You will design HDL based digital circuits that are structured and readable.
  • You will build test benches to verify/test the HDL based design.
  • You will generate constraints for target device.
  • You will create scripts to automate build, integration, and test activities.
  • You will verify target device functionality in laboratory environment.

Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.?, * An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree obtained prior to start.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects., * Experience in embedded processors and SoC development for FPGA devices

  • Experience in FPGA design implementation with VHDL design language
  • Experience in the following Simulation Tools: Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, or Cadence
  • Experience in the following Development Tools: AMD (Xilinx), Intel (Altera), Lattice, or Microsemi (Actel) FPGA.
  • Experience in TCL, Perl, or Python for Scripting and in FPGA Development with Linux Operating System.

Benefits & conditions

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.

About the company

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is hiring entry level Firmware Engineers to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be a member of an Integrated Program Team (IPT)) creating complex firmware solutions implemented in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), System on Chip (SOC), and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs). Development activities may also include laboratory integration, test and evaluation, fault isolation of prototype hardware, and system qualification testing support. This role is onsite, in Largo, Florida.

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