Senior Principal Electrical Engineer-FPGA Design- Onsite Tucson, AZ

Raytheon
Tucson, AZ

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S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type:
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Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. The Effector Digital Products (EDP) department develops electronics for our weapon system products. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing. We engage at the outset of the weapon system development and follow our designs through deployment. As a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Designs are implemented using VHDL for the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces.

Designers work with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architect new parts, collaborative modeling of algorithms, partition and perform code development, simulation, and place and route. Design support is expected from requirements definition through integration and test. Design documentation and configuration management are required.

Leader of FPGA-based systems architecture, and design to include determination of parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS). Delivering quality releases from initial proof of concept up through production.
Establish processes and operational plans for a project.
Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules on time and budget.
Design, develop, implement and verify highly complex configurable logic solutions for products that significantly improves on an existing product.
Communicates with parties within and outside of own function which would include customers, vendors, and executive leadership.
Architect FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
Translate system-level requirements into FPGA requirements.
Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability.
Support customer interactions and relations
Make improvements to processes, systems or products to enhance overall performance

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
System level FPGA requirements specification and architecture development and the ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems.
Proposal experience to include basis of estimate generation, resource identification, and constraint -based program schedule planning.
Strong understanding of design hand-off requirements for system requirements, configurable logic, software, mechanical analysis and tests.
FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL and/or Verilog coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding)
FPGA design experience in one or more of the following areas:
~ Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors
~ Embedded systems design using ARM, Microblaze, or Nios processors
~ Verification utilizing emulation platforms
~ Deep knowledge of project management

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. This position offers relocation

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

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.

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.
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. xrczosw

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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Posted 2026-06-06

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