Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - FPGA Design

Date Posted:
2026-02-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Radar Digital Products (RDP) Department in the Hardware Engineering Directorate at Raytheon is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in the development and implementation of FPGA based designs for control and/or signal processing radar applications. The individual will be required to provide development support throughout product lifecycle, from initial concept to acceptance delivery to maintenance.

What You Will Do

• Own or contribute to the successful completion of FPGA-based designs, on time and on budget
• Work with a team to determine the technical approach or solution to meet system level requirements
• May lead small teams and mentor junior engineers
• Demonstrate self-motivation, with little supervision required
• Design and deliver production quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept up to production
• Work cooperatively with systems, hardware, software engineers, and program management to ensure product success.
• Demonstrate the ability to architect FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Translate system level requirements into FPGA requirements
• Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability
• Verify designs utilizing self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage
• Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plan, and user's guides
• Support internal and external technical reviews

This position can be for the Tewksbury, MA location or the Marlborough, MA location.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience designing FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog
• Experience with digital design and VHDL or Verilog coding
• Experience designing and integrating with AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera or Actel/Microsemi/Microchip FPGAs
• Experience using synthesis tools: Synplify, Xilinx Vivado, or Intel Quartus Pro
• Experience using RTL simulation tools such as Questasim

Qualifications We Value

• Working knowledge of Configuration Management principles, environments and tools
• Working knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as RS-422, USB, PCIe, etc.
• Experience in AMD/Xilinx MPSOC, RFSOC, Ultrascale+, Versal
• Experience in Intel programmable devices Stratix X, Agilex
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as GbE, DDR, JESD, PCIE Experience with Timing Closure and utilizing Chipscope / Signal Tap
• Experience and knowledge developing requirements for FPGA products
• Experience with RADAR system hardware
• Experience with high-speed interfaces
• Experience working in teams and possess the ability to multi-task
• Understanding of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Proficiency in Linux
• Working knowledge in the integration of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces a plus.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python a plus
• Working knowledge/course work of signal & image processing, digital communications and/or control theories
• Interest and capability in task and team leadership, including leading teams of 2 to 5 engineers on a common task or group of tasks; managing to a schedule and budget; keeping internal customers advised of status and participating in strategic decisions on planning and execution; estimating and planning new work; a desire to advance along a team leadership track
• Willingness to support occasional domestic travel and potential international travel
• Active DoD security clearance

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 eligible for relocation.

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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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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:

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The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. 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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