2026 Fulltime - Raytheon FPGA Electrical Engineer I

Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH 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.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 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 Effector Guidance Electronics (EGE) department develops electronics for weapon system products. We engage at the outset of the weapon system development and follow our designs through deployment. Our products are deployed all over the world, from the ground to exoatmospheric environments and into space. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing at Raytheon.   In this role as a FPGA Electrical Engineer I , you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including AMD, Altera, and Microchip. Designs commonly support the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing, and processor interfaces. Designers collaborate with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architecture, modeling of algorithms, partitioning, code development, simulation, and place and route. Designs are verified against requirements using both directed tests and constrained random methodologies. Design support is expected from requirements definition through production release. Design documentation and configuration management are required.    What You Will Do:   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  Design and code in VHDL for reliability, maintainability, reviewability and reusability  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, user’s guides and configuration management.   Design support from requirements definition through integration and test   Perform and participate in internal and external technical reviews  Assist drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget  Qualification You Must Have   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.  Digital Design and HDL coding targeting configurable logic devices  Experience may be obtained through on ‑ the ‑ job experience, research, coursework, or projects.   Qualifications We Prefer:   Digital Design Knowledge & Radar/Image processing techniques  Experience in delivering FPGA solutions to system level applications  Experience in one or more brands of (Altera, Lattice, Microchip, AMD) FPGA devices and associated tools  Experience with integration and debug of electronics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.  Experience with FPGA timing constraints and timing closure  Experience with digital simulation such as Questa, RivieraPro or similar tools  Experience with Python or C programming  Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors  Gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs)  Experience with embedded processor and System on a Chip development for FPGA devices  Familiarity with the Linux environment and commands  FPGA design experience using a Linux-based development environment highly desired  Knowledge of git and GitHub  Knowledge of industry standard interfaces and protocols such as AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, etc.  Experience working in a team environment  Strong written and verbal communication  Self-directed – Able to complete tasks with minimum oversight  Highly motivated, high performers with a strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team environment  What We Offer  : Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.  Learn More & Apply Now! ​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. Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume. 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm   Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. s