Date Posted:
2026-04-27Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredJoin a growing Avionics FPGA/ASIC organization focused on delivering high‑performance, safety‑critical digital hardware for Collins Aerospace products. This role is ideal for a highly experienced and motivated Electrical or Computer Engineer with a strong background in design verification for complex ASIC, FPGA, and SoPC developments. As a Design Verification Engineer, you will apply industry‑leading verification methodologies to ensure robust, compliant, and high‑quality airborne electronic hardware used across our next‑generation Displays, Computing, and Networking solutions.
You will work closely with digital designers, systems engineers, and certification teams to drive requirements‑based and coverage‑driven verification from concept through integration and certification under DO‑254 DAL‑A.
What You Will Do:
Develop verification plans based on requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability.
Architect and implement advanced constrained‑random and directed verification environments (UVM/SystemVerilog).
Create, develop, and maintain reusable verification components, testbenches, sequences, and functional coverage models.
Perform ASIC/FPGA/SoPC verification using simulation, inspection, analysis, and hardware test methods.
Conduct functional, code, and assertion coverage analysis and drive closure against verification goals.
Apply best‑practice verification techniques including linting, CDC analysis, LEC, assertions, and regression automation.
Collaborate with design teams to review architecture, interface specifications, and RTL implementation for testability and completeness.
Generate DO‑254 DAL‑A verification artifacts and support certification activities for Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH).
Participate in technical peer reviews and FAA SOI audits.
Contribute to engineering bids, support RFIs/RFPs, and provide accurate estimation for verification scope and effort.
Communicate effectively across engineering, program management, and customer teams.
Mentor junior verification engineers and recommend workflow/tool enhancements for continuous improvement.
May perform responsibilities associated with project engineering as required.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Experience developing testbenches and verification environments in SystemVerilog, VHDL, and/or Verilog.
Hands-on experience with verification and simulation tools (e.g., Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro).
Understanding of common digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, I2C, ARINC429, CAN, etc.).
Experience verifying timing behavior, devicelevel timing constraints, and clock domain crossings.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Linux shell, or C/C++.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with globally distributed, crossfunctional engineering teams.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Strong experience with UVM and constrained‑random verification methodology.
Knowledge of DO‑254 processes and verification-related design assurance activities.
Familiarity with chip‑level verification best practices including functional coverage, code coverage, assertions, and LEC.
Experience with video or networking technologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance for verification activities.
Basic risk management experience including identification, quantification, and mitigation planning.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
May be eligible for relocation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
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The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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