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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Principal Engineer FPGA/ASIC (Hybrid)(P4)

Windsor Locks, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, seeking a Principal Engineer FPGA/ASIC to join their global team. In this role, you will lead the design and integration of advanced electronic control units for aerospace applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing system reliability and performance.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Follow DO-254 Level A program planning documentation and ensure CPLD/FPGA designs adhere to the plans

Capture and document customer-flowed functional requirements and develop and document derived requirements for FPGAs

Design FPGA architectural diagrams and develop VHDL to implement critical design functionality

Develop sub-functions and test benches

Perform engineering timing simulations and functional analysis

Interface with the Verification & Validation team and Quality Engineers

Support project planning efforts and ensure execution according to schedule and budget

Create and review engineering documentation

Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks to meet business objectives and required specifications

Prepare documentation, including confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development information, introduction schedules, product costs, and performance analysis

Perform applied engineering work, including research, development, and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met

Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic applications

Produce products according to specifications using the most cost-effective and efficient methods

Analyze and evaluate new or improved electronic components, including circuit theory, computer design and development, instrumentation, radio communications, semiconductor devices, solid-state devices, and television systems

Work with a global team of engineers on electronic control units for aerospace applications to complete CPLD and FPGA designs, simulations, synthesis, place & route, and lab integration

Support the entire design life cycle, from project planning through entry into service and production transition

Support certification audits

Support team development and mentor junior engineers

Qualification

FPGA designVHDL programmingHDL simulationHardware verificationMentor Model SimMicrosemi/Actel FPGAsFPGA lab integrationProject planningTeam collaborationProblem-solvingMentoringCommunication skillsWorking under pressure

Required

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

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

Preferred

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer or electrical engineering

Experience simulating HDL and using Mentor Model Sim

Experience with Microsemi/Actel FPGAs and associated development tools

Experience with FPGA lab integration and troubleshooting

Experience with hardware verification, including test procedure development, robustness testing, and debugging

Experience with hardware configuration management and problem-reporting tools

Ability to quickly learn new programs and software

Experience working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

Aerospace experience

Benefits

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!