Full-Time

FPGA Engineer 1

Posted on 8/11/2026

RTX

RTX

10,001+ employees

Defense and commercial aerospace conglomerate

Compensation Overview

$57.2k - $108.8k/yr

+ Annual incentive compensation

No H1B Sponsorship

McKinney, TX, USA

In Person

Relocation support is available based on candidate eligibility.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Verilog
Agile
VHDL
FPGA

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Requirements
  • A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and less than two years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with FPGA or ASIC design using VHDL and/or Verilog coding, or FPGA or ASIC verification using SystemVerilog coding.
  • Experience with AMD (Xilinx), Altera and/or Microchip (Microsemi) devices and tools such as AMD Vivado, Altera Quartus Prime Pro or Libero.
  • Hands-on experience integrating and debugging FPGA or ASIC devices in a laboratory environment.
  • Experience with source code management, design reviews and code release in a team development environment.
  • U.S. citizenship and an active, existing U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide full lifecycle support for production-quality FPGA designs across one or more major vendors and device families, including AMD (Xilinx), Altera and Microchip (Microsemi).
  • Generate FPGA designs for gigabit serial interfaces, radio-frequency digital signal processing, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces.
  • Assist with architecture development of FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces and Concept of Operations.
  • Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability.
  • Support design verification using self-checking techniques with directed and constrained-random tests while tracking functional and code coverage.
  • Understand and report execution status against the planned budget and schedule using an agile framework.
  • Create complete documentation, including requirements, verification plans and user guides.
  • Present work products to leadership.
  • Engage in professional growth and development.
Desired Qualifications
  • One or more advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics major; a suitable degree may count as two years of work experience.
  • FPGA or ASIC design experience with embedded systems using ARM, MicroBlaze or Nios processors.
  • Experience with gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers.
  • Constrained-random verification in Universal Verification Methodology using SystemVerilog.
  • Experience with High-Level Synthesis.
  • Experience with vector processors and/or graphics processing units.
  • Experience with timing closure, clock-domain crossing and reset-domain crossing analysis, and constraint development.
  • Ability to lead design efforts and/or small teams.

RTX is a large aerospace and defense company formed by the 2020 merger of Raytheon Technologies and United Technologies’ aerospace businesses. It develops and delivers defense systems, advanced radar, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions, as well as commercial aircraft engines, avionics, and related aerospace technologies. Its products combine sensors, weapons, propulsion, and software to enable both military and civilian aviation. RTX differentiates itself through scale and a diversified portfolio that spans high-end defense capabilities and broad commercial aerospace, offering end-to-end systems from engines to electronic systems and software. The company aims to invest in future aerospace technologies such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable aviation, while managing a large backlog of orders and navigating global supply chains to serve both defense and commercial customers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • RTX raised 2026 sales guidance on July 23, 2026 after 16% organic Q2 growth.
  • Raytheon won a $1.1 billion AIM-9X contract on June 26, 2026.
  • The Netherlands awarded Raytheon a $627 million Patriot contract on April 8, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Pratt & Whitney GTF inspections and repairs extend into 2026, constraining engine production and cash.
  • Airbus is pursuing damages from Pratt & Whitney in 2026, threatening costly arbitration and settlements.
  • If GTF failures persist, airlines shift future A320neo orders away from RTX engines.

What makes RTX unique

  • RTX’s $289 billion backlog on July 23, 2026 spans $170 billion commercial, $119 billion defense.
  • Raytheon and Pratt & Whitney combine Patriot, AIM-9X, and engine installed-base dominance.
  • July 2026 Blue Canyon sale shows RTX focuses capital on higher-return aerospace and defense programs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Scholar Program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
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Aug 10th, 2026
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Raytheon, an RTX business, and Composite Energy Technologies have successfully demonstrated HADALUS, a new unmanned undersea vehicle, during a US Navy exercise. The 34-foot UUV completed at-sea missions whilst submerged, marking the first time the Navy has witnessed this integrated capability in water. HADALUS features a carbon-fibre design with over 2,000 nautical miles of endurance. The vehicle costs roughly one-third to one-fifth of comparable long-endurance vehicles. The companies progressed from conceptual sketch to working prototype in under 18 months. The demonstration showcased the UUV's ability to perform detect, reacquire, and engage functions within a single mission. "By tightly coupling design, integration and at-sea experimentation, we've proven we can bring new autonomous solutions to the fleet quickly and cost-effectively," said Jen Gauthier, vice president at Raytheon.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
RTX's Raytheon installs first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island for US Navy destroyer upgrade

Raytheon, an RTX business, has installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, Virginia. The installation marks a milestone for the US Navy's Flight IIA Destroyer modernisation programme. The land-based test facility will support radar testing and power system integration before installation on USS Pinckney (DDG 91), the first ship scheduled for the SPY-6(V)4 backfit from late 2026 to 2028. Testing will begin later this year and continue through mid-2028. SPY-6 variants are already onboard two commissioned Navy ships, with 11 additional vessels undergoing testing. Over the next decade, more than 50 Navy ships are expected to deploy SPY-6 radars. Raytheon has invested $800 million in manufacturing facilities and aims to double production by 2028.

PR Newswire
Jul 31st, 2026
RTX's Pratt & Whitney secures $1.3B contract for F135 engine spare parts

RTX's Pratt & Whitney has secured a nearly $1.3 billion contract for F135 engine spare parts. The Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract will fund fiscal year 2026 requirements for initial spare parts, deployable packages, depot lay-ins and support equipment for US and international F-35 customers. The F135 engine powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Pratt & Whitney maintains a global sustainment network supporting 42 bases and 13 ships worldwide. The company has delivered more than 1,500 F135 production engines to customers across 20 allied nations. The upcoming F135 Engine Core Upgrade will leverage the existing sustainment network to provide enhanced capability and fleet readiness.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
US Pentagon signs seven-year deals with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin to expand missile defense production

The US Defense Department announced two seven-year agreements with L3Harris Technologies and Lockheed Martin on 27 July to expand propulsion capacity for Patriot and THAAD interceptors, addressing missile defence system shortages driven by Iran tensions. RTX also benefits as a key contractor and supplier for these systems. L3Harris is up 3% this year, whilst RTX and Lockheed Martin have gained more than 17% and 19% respectively. Lockheed reported Q2 revenue of $20.1 billion, up 11% year over year, with a record backlog of $230 billion. Through its Aerojet Rocketdyne business, L3Harris supplies solid-rocket motors for THAAD and Patriot missiles, benefiting from demand regardless of contract awards.

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Jul 29th, 2026
RTX posts 16% growth but CFO warns of slowdown to 5% in H2

RTX posted 16% organic sales growth and raised its full-year outlook, pushing shares to 52-week highs. However, management confirmed growth will slow sharply to around 5% in the second half, citing difficult year-over-year comparisons, particularly at Pratt & Whitney. The engine division faces a critical trade-off: new engine sales fell 8% this quarter as the company prioritises material flow to repair shops over production. Management is deliberately redirecting resources to fix the troubled GTF engine fleet, achieving a 25% year-to-date reduction in aircraft-on-ground incidents. Whilst credible, the strategy reveals significant operational constraints and caps near-term excitement despite strong quarterly results.