Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Become part of the growing Avionics FPGA/ASIC team. This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Electrical (or Computer) Engineering Lead that will be involved in the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of high-performance digital systems that incorporate FPGAs and ASICs into a product solution. As an electrical engineer in this organization, you will be employing best practice project management methodologies supporting our next generation of Avionics Products, in addition to numerous products enterprise-wide.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Proficient writing RTL and/or testbenches using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
Proficient with Linux (or Unix), scripting, C/C++, Python, and/or Perl.
Proficient using FPGA specific tools (e.g. Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro, etc.).
Experience with data interfaces (PCIe, DDR, I2C, Ethernet, CDN, ARINC-429, etc.).
Experience with device level timing and clock domain crossing.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
Experience leading technical projects including customer interaction, and briefing leadership.
Experience with DO-254 or DO-178 design assurance activities (DAL B or higher)
Willingness to travel (domestic and international <10%).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Change Management, Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Program Management
Experience with Microsoft Project, Subversion, Jira, Jama, DOORS, and other program management tools.
Experience using FPGA/ASIC design, verification, simulation and/or vendor specific tools (e.g. Questasim, Vivado, Libero, etc.).
Familiar with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g. constrained random, functional coverage, code coverage, LEC, SystemVerilog).

Responsibilities

ASIC/FPGA/SoPC digital architecture development and design.
Develop RTL design code and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
Create UVM constrained random environments using SystemVerilog.
Create placement and timing constraints.
Perform synthesis, place and route.
Perform static timing analysis, linting analysis, LEC, and clock-domain-crossing analysis.
Requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability.
Perform ASIC/FPGA/SoPC verification using inspection, analysis, simulation, and test methods.
Lead the Pursuit, Proposal, Planning and execution of Design and Development Projects for Avionics Complex devices
Develop project and program strategies to advance the Complex Hardware discipline and products.
Ensure alignment to program, product line, and corporate goals while meeting certification requirements up to and including DO-254 DAL A.
Communicate with a wide variety of individuals including Engineering, Program Management, Internal Leadership, Supply Chain, Operations, Service Centers, and Customers

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.