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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.\nThe Effector Subsystems Products (ESP) department develops electronics for weapon system products. We engage at the outset of the weapon system development and follow our designs through deployment. Our products are deployed all over the world, from the ground to exoatmospheric environments and into space. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing at Raytheon.\nIn this role as a Principal FPGA Engineer, you will lead development of FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including AMD/Xilinx, Altera, and Microchip. Designs commonly support the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing, and processor interfaces. Designers collaborate with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architecture, modeling of algorithms, partitioning, code development, simulation, and place and route. Designs are verified against requirements using both directed test and constrained random methodologies. Design support is expected from requirements definition through production release. Design documentation and configuration management are required.\nWhat You Will Do\nDesign and deliver production quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept up to production\n\nWork cooperatively with systems, hardware, software engineers, and program management to ensure product success\n\nLead FPGA-based systems architecture, and designs to include determination of parts, interfaces\n\nDesign and code in VHDL for reliability, maintainability, reviewability and reusability\n\nVerify designs utilizing self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage\n\nSolve problems that are numerous and typically undefined where information is difficult to obtain\n\nEstablish processes and operational plans for projects\n\nCreate complete documentation including requirements, verification plan, user’s guides and configuration management.\n\nDesign support from requirements definition through integration and test\n\nTranslate system level requirements into FPGA requirements\n\nPerform and participate in internal and external technical reviews\n\nIndependently drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget\n\nMay lead large integrated or cross product teams on moderate to large multi-year programs\n\nQualification You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience\n\nExperience architecting FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces\n\nMinimum of 8 years of experience in at least 7 of the following categories:\n\nDigital Design and HDL coding targeting configurable logic devices\n\nExperience in delivering FPGA solutions to system level applications\n\nExperience in one or more brands of (Altera, Lattice, Microchip, AMD) FPGA devices and associated tools\n\nExperience with integration and debug of electronics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.\n\nExperience with FPGA timing constraints and timing closure\n\nExperience with digital simulation such as Questa, RivieraPro or similar tools\n\nExperience with industry standard interfaces and protocols such as AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, etc.\n\nExperience with Python or C programming\n\nExperience working with Intellectual Property (IP) Cores\n\n Qualifications We Prefer \nRadar processing techniques\n\nImage processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors\n\nGigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs)\n\nExperience with embedded processor and System on a Chip development for FPGA devices\n\nKnowledge of embedded systems design using Microblaze, Nios or ARM processors a strong plus\n\nFPGA design experience using a Linux-based development environment highly desired\n\nKnowledge of git and GitHub\n\nKnowledge of encryption/decryption standards such as AES, RSA, ECC, etc.\n\nEmbedded systems design using ARM processors\n\nVerification utilizing hardware platforms\n\nSystem level FPGA requirements specification and architecture development\n\nAbility to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs, or systems\n\nCross-discipline knowledge such as software, systems, modeling, etc.\n\nHighly motivated, high performers with a strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team environment\n\nSelf-directed - Able to complete tasks with minimum oversight\n\nPractical knowledge of project management\n\nFamiliarity with the Linux environment and commands\n\nExperience in a leadership role such as team lead, technical lead, project lead, etc.\n\nProposal experience to include basis of estimate generation, resource identification, and constraint-based program schedule planning\n\nMS or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering\n\nWhat We Offer\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.\nHuntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname \"ROCKET CITY\" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?\nThis role is 100% onsite and qualifies for relocation assistance\nAs 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. 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