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

Prattwhitney

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 277,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in El Segundo is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the development of FPGA/ASIC technologies for next-generation radio applications. You will drive projects from planning through execution, coordinating with engineering, program management, and customers to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires active security clearance, strong project leadership, and experience in Agile environments, with travel up to 10% and onsite work in the US.

Qualifications

Typically requires a STEM degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required before start date.
U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
Experience managing technical projects including schedule, EV management, risk management, and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Engineering for FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs to meet internal and customer commitments.
Provide project management direction during all program phases from pursuit to execution.
Track and report cost and schedule status.
Lead a wide range of entry-level to senior engineers and coordinate across stakeholders.
Travel up to 10% annually.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile development

Education

STEM degree

Tools

RTL coding (VHDL)

FPGA development

Embedded OS (Linux, Green Hills, VxWorks, LynxOS)

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 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

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 - Required

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 - Preferred

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

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.

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
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.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.