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RTX

FPGA Engineer I (Onsite)

Ft Wayne, IN · On-site · Intern

Discipline
Hardware
Industry
Defense
Constraints
Citizenship required by contract Secret

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Collins Aerospace / RTX Mission Systems

FPGA firmware engineer (onsite) at RTX/Collins Aerospace supporting DoD programs; requires security clearance and U.S. citizenship, with DoD Secret clearance; role involves HDL design, FP‑GA development, and lab testing.

$57,200–$108,800 / year · Relocation offered

Required

  • degree in STEM
  • C/C++
  • HDL/FPGA
  • Vivado or similar tools
  • Linux scripting (bash, Python)
  • test benches
  • build/test automation

Preferred

  • embedded systems
  • source control (Git, SVN)
  • Co-op/internship experience
  • Experience with ISE/Vivado/Quartus
  • UVM
  • HLS

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • vacation
  • life insurance
  • disability
  • parenteral leave

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Employer description

Date Posted:

2026-09-30 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A 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

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is hiring 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. 

What You Will Do:

Generate firmware requirements based on the system architectureGenerate firmware documentation that describes the firmware architectureDesign HDL based digital circuits that are structured and readableBuild test benches to verify/test the HDL based designGenerate constraints for target deviceCreate scripts to automate build, integration, and test activitiesVerify target device functionality in laboratory environment
Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experienceExperience with C/C++,  HLS, or UVMExperience with programmable logic development tools (e.g. ISE, Vivado, Quartus II, Libero, Synplify)Linux scripting experience (bash shells, make files, Tcl, Python)
Qualifications We Prefer:

Curriculum geared towards embedded systemsPrevious co-op/internship/projects experience implementing and verifying firmwareExperience with source control (e.g. GIT, SVN, ClearCase)
What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance  Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program  Life insurance and disability coverage  Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  Adoption Assistance            Autism Benefit   Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more!     
This position is eligible for relocation assistance

Learn More & Apply Now! 

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. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.  

Employee Referral Eligible

 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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