Principal Electrical Engineer, FPGA/ASIC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Identify, analyze, and establish traceability for requirements

• Design and develop FPGA/ASIC/SoPC digital architectures

• Create RTL design code and simulations using VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog

• Develop UVM constrained-random test environments utilizing SystemVerilog

• Establish placement and timing constraints

• Conduct synthesis, place and route processes

• Perform static timing analysis, linting, LEC, and clock-domain-crossing evaluations

• Validate FPGA/ASIC/SoPC designs through inspection, analysis, simulation, and testing

• Generate DO-254 DAL-A certification artifacts for airborne electronic systems

• Engage in and conduct peer reviews throughout the product development lifecycle

• Participate in FAA SOI auditing processes

• Prepare engineering bids and assist with RFIs and RFPs

• Maintain communication with Engineering, Program Management, internal leadership, and clients

• Lead engineering teams and/or undertake project engineering responsibilities

• Suggest tools and methodologies to enhance FPGA/ASIC design workflows

• Mentor and guide engineering staff

• Provide support for Collins Avionics displays, computing, networking, and other aviation solutions

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related discipline

• Expertise in writing RTL and/or testbenches using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog

• Familiarity with Linux or Unix environments, scripting, C/C++, Python, and/or Perl

• Experience with FPGA-specific tools like Questasim, Vivado, Libero, and Synplify Pro

• Knowledge of data interfaces including PCIe, DDR, I2C, Ethernet, CDN, and ARINC-429

• Proficient in device-level timing and clock-domain crossing

• Ability to work independently as part of a globally distributed engineering team

• Experience with UVM constrained-random methodology is preferred

• Familiarity with DO-254 design assurance processes is preferred

• Knowledge of video and/or networking concepts and architectures is preferred

• Proficient in chip-level verification techniques including constrained random, functional coverage, code coverage, LEC, and SystemVerilog is preferred

• Experience in managing cost, schedule, and performance goals is preferred

• Knowledge of risk management practices is preferred

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract

• No security clearance is necessary

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and additional employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional insurance for pets, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, which includes up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand virtual consultations

• Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons

• Teladoc Medical Experts offering second opinion program

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work hours, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays

• Potential for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

• Primarily remote work from home