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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nTS/SCI with Polygraph\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace\nAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.\nCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nApplied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking aPrincipal HW/FPGA Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative, and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance.\nThis is an ONSITE position located at our San Jose, CA location. To find out more about AST please, click the link below:\nApplied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE\nWhat You Will Do:\nApply your Hardware and FPGA DSP/Digital expertise to develop solutions to complex telecommunications challenges. The key responsibilities for this position include:\nDrive product architecture and technical decisions across engineering and business teams.\nLead cutting edge projects to design, implement, and optimize telecommunications solutions targeting the latest high-performance hardware platforms.\nLead internal and external partners to design and implement high-performance hardware products (HW systems, CCAs, FPGAs, antennas, cables).\nVerify system and component level functionality in lab environments.\nSupport, enhance, and optimize existing HW products to meet customer objectives.\nProvide mentorship to junior engineers\nMay travel up to 25% \nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience \nExperience with the architecture, implementation, and validation of telecommunications applications targeting hardware platforms (wireless/optical interfaces, signal conditioning, multi-FPGA processing fabrics, high-bandwidth interconnects, memory structures).\nProven ability to design, implement, and document FPGA designs from system and component level specifications.\nAdvanced experience in the development of cutting-edge hardware products (Wireless/network processing platforms, high-performance, low-power, reduced size, varied environment conditions).\nExperience providing reliable cost/schedule estimates for proposal activities\nExperience with planning and managing technical execution to meet schedule and cost targets\nThe ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph after start is required.\nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\nQualifications We Prefer:\nStrong comprehension of HDL programming languages such as VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.\nStrong comprehension of FPGA development environments and FPGA development tool flows.\nOptimization of hardware development practices using AI-assisted methodologies.\nExperience working with SW development teams to interface with HW and FPGA products.\nExperience with creating basic software programs that can interface to HW and FPGA components during verification.\nExperience with the resolution of hardware integration and test issues in hands-on lab environments.\nClear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.\nExisting TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (Active within the last 24 months)\nWhat We Offer\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \n Eligible for relocation\nAnd More!\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nDo you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.\nPlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:\nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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