Foundational Software Project Engineer-FPGA/ASIC (Onsite) Active Secret

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Project Engineer to lead FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs, guiding planning, scheduling and execution to deliver advanced radio technologies on time and within budget.

You will coordinate across engineering, program management and customer teams, serve as the engineering focal point for execution, and may lead bids, proposals and technical presentations with customers. Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and relevant experience per ad.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance (Secret) required before start.
• U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance.
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule, EVMS, risk management, and customer briefings.
• 2+ years cross-functional collaboration and Agile development experience.
• Travel up to 10% annually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Engineering for FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs to meet commitments.
• Provide project management direction during pursuit, planning, and execution.
• Track and report cost and schedule status.
• Ensure compliance with program and product requirements reflected in design plans.
• Lead a wide range of engineers from entry-level to experienced.
• Travel up to 10% annually.

Skills

Project management

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost & schedule tracking

Education

STEM degree (B.S. or higher)

Tools

RTL coding (VHDL)

FPGA development

Software development

Embedded OS (Linux, VxWorks, LynxOS)

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Date Posted: 2026-09-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

The Mission Systems FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software team is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the development of advanced FPGA and ASIC technologies supporting next-generation radio applications. In this role, you will drive projects from planning and scheduling through execution and completion, partnering across engineering, program management, and customer teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.

Our team develops cost-competitive, high-performance technologies that differentiate Collins Aerospace in the aerospace and defense industry. Our products support a broad range of applications across commercial and military avionics and ground vehicle platforms, providing an opportunity to work on complex technologies with real-world impact.

We are looking for an action-oriented, collaborative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and is motivated by delivering results. You will serve as the engineering focal point for project execution, ensuring technical performance commitments are met while coordinating design and development activities across multiple stakeholders. You may also have opportunities to lead customer-facing efforts, including bids, proposals, and technical presentations.

This is an opportunity to combine technical engineering expertise, project leadership, and customer engagement while helping shape the next generation of FPGA and ASIC solutions for critical aerospace and defense applications.

What You Will Do

• Serve as Project Engineering for FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs to ensure internal and customer commitments are met
• Provide project management direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, and execution
• Track and report cost and schedule status
• Ensure compliance with Program and Product requirements as reflected in design plans
• Lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers
• Travel up to 10% annually

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 and minimum 7 years of experience
• 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
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule and Earned Value management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing leadership
• 2+ years of experience communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and/or customers.
• 2+ years of experience working in an Agile development environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively document and present one’s work and status
• Experienced with RTL coding in VHDL
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experienced with FPGA development
• Experienced with SW development
• Embedded Operating Systems using Linux, Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, and\or LynxOS
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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

Employee Referral Eligible

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.