Senior FPGA Engineer

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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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheons Subsystem Engineering and Photonics group is actively seeking Senior FPGA Engineer to join our group in Columbia MD. The Subsystem Engineering and Photonics Group is a hands-on multi-disciplinary engineering team that works to design develop and fabricate the next generation of RF and photonic systems. The Senior FPGA Engineer will be responsible for supporting our design and testing efforts by working with the engineering team to develop and implement firmware solutions in prototype hardware demonstrations.

What You Will Do

• Design and code FPGAs in high-level synthesis tools to enable demonstrations of RF or photonic hardware prototypes.

• Collaborate in a multi-discipline team setting to solve complex engineering problems.

• Perform hands-on integration and troubleshooting of solutions to ensure functionality.

• Serve as a technical resource to the organization.

• Perform and participate in internal and external technical reviews.

• Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget.

• This 1st shift role will be 100% onsite and based in Columbia MD.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically a degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience in at least 4 of the following categories:

  • Digital Design and HDL coding targeting configurable logic devices.

  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.

  • Experience in delivering FPGA solutions to system level applications.

  • Experience in one or more brands (Altera Lattice Microchip AMD) of FPGA devices and associated tools.

  • Experience with high-level synthesis tools like Cadence Stratus Mathworks HDLCoder or Altera DSPBuilder.

  • Experience with integration and debug of electronics using oscilloscopes logic analyzers multimeters etc.

  • Experience with FPGA timing constraints and timing closure.

  • Experience with Python or C programming.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Electrical Engineering highly preferred.

• Experience in digital signal processing.

• Experience with Gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs).

• Experience with embedded processor and System on a Chip development for FPGA devices.

• Familiarity with the Linux environment and commands.

• FPGA design experience using a Linux-based development environment highly desired.

• Experience in rapid prototyping and hardware integration including hardware testing Verification utilizing hardware platforms.

• Experience working with RF or Photonic systems.

• Self-motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Self-directed Able to complete tasks with minimum oversight.

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

This position is an onsite role located in Columbia MD and is eligible for relocation assistance.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

• Clearance Information: 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: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

  The salary range for this role is 95500 USD - 181700 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 candidates 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 companys 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. 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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