Onsite Senior FPGA Engineering Manager — Defense Tech

globalhr; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching and

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness and health programs

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a decisive FPGA engineering leader to guide a team through design, development, and sustainment of military FPGA solutions, balancing cost, schedule, and performance.

The role requires security clearance, leadership experience, and collaboration across software, hardware, and program management to deliver aligned, compliant, and high-quality electronics for defense programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years of experience
• 5+ years experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, delegation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in program execution, including bidding, project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management
• At least 5+ years experience with FPGA/ASIC development

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of FPGA engineers from entry level to experienced professionals, including hiring, staffing, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Develop Talent and Support Career Growth: Coach employees on professional development, provide regular performance feedback, and support career growth opportunities within Collins Aerospace.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with engineers, engineering leaders, program managers, and shared services to deliver FPGA solutions and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Drive Product Strategy and Engineering Excellence: Lead the development of FPGA solutions that exceed customer expectations while supporting product line strategy and promoting best practices throughout the FPGA development lifecycle.
• Support Business Growth: Contribute technical expertise and strategic insight to proposal and pursuit efforts to help secure new business.
• Manage Staffing and Program Execution: Balance staffing across multiple programs to meet project schedules and resource needs while using earned value management to monitor program performance.
• Ensure Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Ensure engineering activities meet Collins standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while driving process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Travel: Up to 10% annually.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC development

Earned Value Management

Program execution

Leadership and mentoring

Bidding and proposal support

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a decisive FPGA engineering leader to guide a team through design, development, and sustainment of military FPGA solutions, balancing cost, schedule, and performance.

The role requires security clearance, leadership experience, and collaboration across software, hardware, and program management to deliver aligned, compliant, and high-quality electronics for defense programs.