Join Our Team as a Principal Research Engineer at Collins Aerospace in Cork, Ireland

Date Posted: 2023-12-08

Location: Collins Aerospace Ireland Limited, 4th Floor, Penrose Business Center, Penrose Wharf, Cork - Ireland

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is at the forefront of technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. With our extensive capabilities and expertise, we are able to solve the toughest challenges and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market. Our engineers, a highly skilled network spanning over 180 sites and 24 countries, are the cornerstone of our achievements and innovations in modern flight.

Position Overview: Principal Research Engineer, Custom Microarchitectures

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Principal Research Engineer to join our Applied Research & Technology organization in Cork, Ireland. This role is dedicated to advancing aerospace technologies by focusing on high-performance microarchitecture design specifically geared towards FPGA and ASIC target platforms.

Role Responsibilities

• Engage in ground-breaking research in embedded real-time systems design with specific applications in aerospace.
• Evaluate and design custom heterogeneous computing architectures to enhance performance and functionality.
• Develop innovative hardware architectures using high-level synthesis and hardware abstraction languages based on the open RISC-V ISA.
• Contribute to a dynamic research agenda and collaborate within an international research community.
• Drive technological advances that provide competitive advantages across Collins Aerospace business units.

Who We Are Looking For

Candidates with a robust academic background in Computer Science, Electrical, or Computer Engineering complemented with either industrial or postdoctoral experience. A PhD or Master's degree with significant experience in related fields is required. We value professionals who are enthusiastic self-starters, excellent communicators, and ready to challenge technical boundaries in aerospace.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in high-level hardware synthesis and proficiency in CHISEL, Kôika, or ChipYard-based toolchains desired.
• Strong knowledge of multicore and heterogeneous system-on-chip design, including formal verification and runtime monitoring.
• Ability to work effectively in multinational teams and drive new technical strategies and solutions.
• Familiarity with high-assurance runtime environments and advanced processing architectures.

Why Join Collins Aerospace?

At Collins Aerospace, you'll be part of an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, integrity, and innovation. Join us to create the future of aerospace technologies and make a significant impact by overcoming new challenges and achieving what others can only dream of.

RTX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to shape the future of aerospace? Apply today and redefine what's possible!