Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

Become part of the growing Avionics FPGA/ASIC team.  This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Electrical (or Computer) Engineering Lead that will be involved in the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of high-performance digital systems that incorporate FPGAs and ASICs into a product solution. As an electrical engineer in this organization, you will be employing best practice project management methodologies supporting our next generation of Avionics Products, in addition to numerous products enterprise-wide. 

What You Will Do :

• ASIC/FPGA/SoPC digital architecture development and design. 

• Develop RTL design code and simulation in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog. 

• Create UVM constrained random environments using SystemVerilog. 

• Create placement and timing constraints. 

• Perform synthesis, place and route. 

• Perform static timing analysis, linting analysis, LEC, and clock-domain-crossing analysis. 

• Requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability. 

• Perform ASIC/FPGA/SoPC verification using inspection, analysis, simulation, and test methods. 

• Lead the Pursuit, Proposal, Planning and execution of Design and Development Projects for Avionics Complex devices 

• Develop project and program strategies to advance the Complex Hardware discipline and products. 

• Ensure alignment to program, product line, and corporate goals while meeting certification requirements up to and including DO-254 DAL A. 

• Communicate with a wide variety of individuals including Engineering, Program Management, Internal Leadership, Supply Chain, Operations, Service Centers, and Customers 

What You Will Learn :

• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the avionics industry.   

• You will learn all phases of the hardware product life cycle from requirements through to verification, while employing the company engineering processes to produce high quality products.   

• You will learn the requirements for product certification required by federal agencies.   

• You will learn how to establish and maintain a computing module platform product line with a broad base of customers.  

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• Proficient writing RTL and/or testbenches using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog. 

• Proficient with Linux (or Unix), scripting, C/C++, Python, and/or Perl.  

• Proficient using FPGA specific tools (e.g. Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro, etc.). 

• Experience with data interfaces (PCIe, DDR, I2C, Ethernet, CDN, ARINC-429, etc.). 

• Experience with device level timing and clock domain crossing. 

• Experience leading technical projects including customer interaction, and briefing leadership. 

• Experience with DO-254 or DO-178 design assurance activities (DAL B or higher) 

• Willingness to travel (domestic and international <10%).  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Change Management, Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Program Management 

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Subversion, Jira, Jama, DOORS, and other program management tools. 

• Experience using FPGA/ASIC design, verification, simulation and/or vendor specific tools (e.g.  Questasim, Vivado, Libero, etc.). 

• Familiar with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages (e.g. constrained random, functional coverage, code coverage, LEC, SystemVerilog). 

ROLE TYPE:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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!  

Learn More and 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.