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Asic Design Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

FPGA Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$122.90K - $157.90K/yr

FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding with UVM) Xilinx or Microsemi devices and flow tools Delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions to system level applications Hands ...

FPGA Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125.40K - $161.10K/yr

FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding with UVM) * Xilinx or Microsemi devices and flow tools * Delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions to system level applications

FPGA Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125.40K - $161.10K/yr

... • FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding with UVM) • Xilinx or Microsemi devices and flow tools • Delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions to system level ...

FPGA Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$122.90K - $157.90K/yr

... • FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding with UVM) • Xilinx or Microsemi devices and flow tools • Delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions to system level ...

Hands-on experience in Design Implementation and methodology (ASIC design, Fullchip Integration, Design Signoff, LVS, DRC, DFX/DFM, Reliability * Proficiency with major EDA tools for MBIST insertion ...

Hands-on experience in Design Implementation and methodology (ASIC design, Fullchip Integration, Design Signoff, LVS, DRC, DFX/DFM, Reliability * Proficiency with major EDA tools for MBIST insertion ...

Senior FPGA Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$130K - $180K/yr

Become part of the growing FPGA & ASIC Design Solutions team. As an engineer in this organization, you will be a member of an experienced, dynamic design group employing best practice design ...

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How much do asic design jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for asic design in Arizona is $139,965.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $167,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ASIC Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ASIC Design Engineer, you need a solid background in digital design principles, hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), and a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with EDA tools like Cadence or Synopsys, as well as knowledge of simulation and verification methodologies, is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate, efficient chip designs and smooth collaboration throughout complex development cycles.

What are some common challenges faced by ASIC Design Engineers during the chip development process?

ASIC Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing power, performance, and area (PPA) constraints while meeting tight project deadlines. Debugging complex hardware issues during simulation and verification phases requires keen analytical skills and attention to detail. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including verification, physical design, and test engineering—is essential to ensure design specifications are met and to address integration issues. Staying updated with evolving EDA tools and methodologies is also crucial for success in this fast-paced field.

What are ASIC designers?

ASIC designers are engineers who specialize in creating application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), which are custom-designed semiconductor chips tailored for a particular use or product. They are responsible for designing, verifying, and testing hardware components at the microchip level to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. ASIC designers work closely with electronic design automation (EDA) tools, collaborate with software and hardware teams, and follow rigorous design cycles to meet project specifications. Their work is crucial in industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, and data centers where custom silicon solutions are required.

What engineering jobs pay $500,000?

In the field of ASIC design and related engineering roles, senior positions such as principal engineer, engineering director, or VP of engineering can reach or exceed $500,000 annually, especially in high-cost-of-living areas or large tech companies. These roles typically require extensive experience, advanced skills in hardware design, and often involve leadership responsibilities and stock options.

What is the difference between Asic Design vs FPGA Design?

AspectAsic DesignFPGA Design
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; knowledge of VLSI designSimilar credentials; often requires knowledge of FPGA programming languages like VHDL/Verilog
Work EnvironmentDesigning custom chips in semiconductor labs or design housesImplementing and testing designs on FPGA boards in labs or development environments
Industry UsageUsed in high-volume, performance-critical applications like smartphones, serversUsed for prototyping, testing, and low to medium volume applications

While both Asic Design and FPGA Design involve hardware description languages and digital logic, Asic Design focuses on creating custom chips for high-volume production, requiring detailed fabrication knowledge. FPGA Design emphasizes flexible, reprogrammable hardware for testing and prototyping. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or project focus within the hardware design industry.

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Infographic showing various Asic Design job openings in Arizona as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 84% In-person, 11% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,965 per year, or $67.3 per hour.
Principal Electrical Engineer-FPGA Design- Onsite Tucson, AZ

Principal Electrical Engineer-FPGA Design- Onsite Tucson, AZ

Raytheon Technologies

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$116.30K - $160.30K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Date Posted:
2026-04-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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 Digital Products (EDP) department develops electronics for our weapon system products. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing. 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.
As a Principal FPGA Design Engineer you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Xilinx, Altera, and Microsemi. Designs are implemented using VHDL for the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces.
Designers work with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architect new parts, collaborative modeling of algorithms, partition and perform code development, simulation, and place and route. Designs are verified against requirements using both directed test and constrained random methodologies. Design support is expected from requirements definition through integration and test. Design documentation and configuration management are required.
This position is 100% ONSITE in Tucson, Arizona.
What You Will Do
  • Deliver production-quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept to production
  • Architect FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
  • Translate system-level requirements into FPGA requirements.
  • Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability.
  • Verify designs utilizing self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage.
  • Drive projects and execute program schedules on time and budget.
  • Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plans, and user's guides.
  • Manage moderately sized projects or processes
  • Viewed as subject-matter expert within discipline
  • Able to operate with minimal oversight from manager
  • Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to junior engineers
  • Support internal and external technical reviews
  • Support customer interactions and relations
  • Make improvements to processes, systems or products to enhance overall performance

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
  • FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL and/or Verilog coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding)
  • Xilinx or Microsemi devices and flow tools
  • Delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions to system level applications
  • Hands on experience with integration and debug of FPGA/ASIC devices

Qualifications We Prefer
  • FPGA design experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Radar processing techniques
  • Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors
  • Embedded systems design using ARM, Microblaze, or Nios processors
  • Gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGT's)
  • Experience leading technical teams and programs

What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • This position offers relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
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.
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
This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.
Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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