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Prattwhitney lists this Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite) opportunity in cedar rapids, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Principal Electrical or Computer Engineer – Microelectronics Technology Team
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS) – Onsite position. Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret) and U.S. citizenship are required.
Responsibilities
Capture requirements and design ASIC/FPGA digital architecture using RTL with timing closure, verification, and system integration.
Recommend and implement new tools and practices to continuously improve the group’s ASIC/FPGA design flow.
Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status.
Qualifications – You Must Have
STEM degree with minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret) and U.S. citizenship.
Proficiency in RTL coding and simulation in VHDL or Verilog.
Experience with digital circuit architecture, design resource trade‑offs, timing analysis, and timing closure.
Testbench development for RTL verification using VHDL or System Verilog.
Experience with ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g., Modelsim, Synplify, Quartus, Vivado, or equivalent).
Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools such as Git or Subversion.
Qualifications – We Prefer
Experience with best‑practice chip‑level verification techniques and languages (e.g., constrained random, functional coverage).
ASIC/FPGA lab validation experience with advanced lab equipment.
Ability to work independently and lead a matrixed engineering team with aggressive schedules.
Strong oral and written communication skills for documenting and presenting work.
Experience with Design for Test (DFT) and manufacturability considerations.
Advanced Unix scripting, C/C++, or Perl experience.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contribution options.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
Life insurance, disability, and optional pet, home, and auto insurance.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness incentives, virtual doctor visits, and child/elder care services.
Relocation assistance and other benefits depending on the business unit.
EEO Statement
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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Worksite address
cedar rapids, IA, 52404, US
Who can apply
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