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Prattwhitney

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Lead small teams and mentor junior engineers. * Support internal and external technical reviews ... Verification utilizing emulation platforms, such as Veloce. Benefits & Compensation Salary range ...

Intel

Information Security Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Experience in adversary emulation, network penetration testing, web application penetration testing ... DevOps/CICD/container/K8s. * Developing scripting and automation solutions to support system ...

Prattwhitney

FPGA Design Engineer II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to ... Verification utilizing emulation platforms, such as Veloce What We Offer Our values drive our ...

Viasat, Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer - Space

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

What you'll do This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Space Infrastructure ... Experience with Emulation Environments * Experience with CI/CD practices * Experience with AI ...

Viasat, Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer - Space

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

What you'll do This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Space Infrastructure ... Experience with Emulation Environments * Experience with CI/CD practices * Experience with AI ...

Viasat, Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$145K - $218K/yr

Experience with Emulation Environments * Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec ... Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a related field * US citizenship and an active SECRET ...

Raytheon

FPGA Design Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$121K - $167K/yr

As an FPGA Design Engineer II you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device ... Verification utilizing emulation platforms, such as Veloce What We Offer * Our values drive our ...

Raytheon

FPGA Design Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$121K - $168K/yr

As an FPGA Design Engineer II you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device ... Verification utilizing emulation platforms, such as Veloce What We Offer * Our values drive our ...

Raytheon

FPGA Design Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ

$117K - $161K/yr

As an FPGA Design Engineer II you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device ... Verification utilizing emulation platforms, such as Veloce What We Offer * Our values drive our ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for emulation engineer in Arizona is $94,822.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,300.00 and $108,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an emulation engineer do?

An Emulation Engineer specializes in developing and utilizing hardware emulation platforms to validate and verify complex semiconductor designs before fabrication. They create test environments, debug hardware-software interactions, and optimize performance using FPGA-based or commercial emulation systems. Their work helps detect design flaws early, reducing development time and costs. Emulation Engineers collaborate with verification, design, and software teams to ensure system functionality aligns with specifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an emulation engineer?

To excel as an Emulation Engineer, you need a strong background in computer engineering or electrical engineering, with expertise in hardware description languages (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL, and a deep understanding of verification methodologies. Familiarity with emulation platforms like Cadence Palladium or Mentor Graphics Veloce, simulation tools, and scripting languages such as Python or Perl is highly valued, along with relevant certifications being a plus. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are important soft skills, especially when working in cross-functional teams. These abilities enable Emulation Engineers to efficiently debug complex systems, develop reliable models, and collaborate effectively to accelerate silicon development cycles.

What does a typical day look like for an emulation engineer?

A typical day for an Emulation Engineer involves setting up and maintaining emulation environments, debugging hardware and software integration issues, and collaborating with design and verification teams to run complex validation scenarios. You may spend time writing and modifying scripts, generating test cases, and analyzing results to ensure new silicon designs function accurately before fabrication. The role often requires proactive communication and coordination with hardware designers, software developers, and other engineering stakeholders. This dynamic environment allows you to develop specialized expertise, contribute to project milestones, and have a tangible impact on the efficiency and quality of product development.

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Infographic showing various Emulation Engineer job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $94,822 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Prattwhitney

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 - 1151 E Hermans Rd - BLDG M02; Onsite position.

Security Clearance 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.

What You Will Do
  • Design and deliver production-quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept up 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 using self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage.
  • Help drive projects and execute program schedules on time and budget.
  • Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plan, and user’s guides.
  • Lead small teams and mentor junior engineers.
  • Support internal and external technical reviews.
Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

  • Experience with FPGA/ASIC design, including VHDL and/or Verilog coding or FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog coding.
  • Experience working with Xilinx or Microsemi devices and associated flow tools.
  • Experience delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions for system-level applications.
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Hands-on experience with integration and debugging of FPGA/ASIC devices.
  • 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 (MGTs).
  • Constrained random verification in UVM using SystemVerilog.
  • Verification utilizing emulation platforms, such as Veloce.
Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.

Benefits include 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. Incentive compensation programs are provided at the level of the position and may include short-term and long-term annual incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Pratt & Whitney has a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of aviation propulsion. Our story begins in the 1920s and has flourished throughout the decades. We have continuously transformed and reinvented our businesses to offer superior products and services to our customers. In 1925, the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was founded by Frederick B. Rentschler, pioneer of the air-cooled radial engine design which enabled unprecedented power-to-weight ratio. Its first engine, the R-1340 Wasp engine, transformed military and commercial aviation and is still in use today. In 1928, the Canadian division of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was established. In 1944, Pratt & Whitney began its gas turbine and jet propulsion initiative. The company constructed a wind tunnel, laboratory and engineering center to support our allies’ efforts in World War II. In 1945, wartime production included more than 300,000 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted by service members as extremely dependable – a legacy that continues today. From there, Pratt & Whitney continued to design and innovate more powerful, agile, and reliable engines becoming a leader in the aerospace industry. Today, Pratt & Whitney has more than 85,000 engines in service and more than 16,000 customers worldwide.

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East Hartford, CT, US

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