FPGA/ASIC Project Engineer - Lead Defense Programs

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 seeks a Project Engineer to lead FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will coordinate across engineering, PM, and customer teams to deliver on time and on budget.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with substantial experience or an advanced degree with fewer years, plus active U.S. security clearance and citizenship. Onsite role with potential relocation assistance and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 10+ years experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Engineering lead for FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs.
• Provide project management direction during pursuit, planning, execution.
• Track and report cost and schedule status; ensure design plan compliance.
• Lead a range of engineers from entry-level to experienced.

Skills

Project management

EVMS

Agile development

Cross‑functional collaboration

Customer interaction

Education

STEM degree + 10 years

Advanced degree + 7 years

Tools

VHDL RTL

FPGA development

Software development

Linux

Green Hills Integrity

VxWorks

LynxOS

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Project Engineer to lead FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will coordinate across engineering, PM, and customer teams to deliver on time and on budget.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with substantial experience or an advanced degree with fewer years, plus active U.S. security clearance and citizenship. Onsite role with potential relocation assistance and travel up to 10%.