Security-Cleared FPGA/ASIC Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

FSA

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Project Engineer to lead FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. You will coordinate across engineering, program management, and customers while guiding execution and securing commitments.

The role requires a STEM degree with 7–10+ years of experience, security clearance, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Onsite work with travel up to 10% and a focus on advanced aerospace technologies is provided.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 7–10+ years of experience; security clearance required.
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule, EV, risk, and customer interaction.
• 2+ years with cross-functional teams and Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Engineering for FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs; meet internal and customer commitments.
• Provide project management direction across pursuit, planning, and execution phases.
• Track and report cost and schedule status; ensure compliance with design plans.
• Lead a range of engineers from entry-level to senior.
• Travel up to 10% annually.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile development

Security clearance

RTL coding in VHDL

FPGA development

Communication skills

Lead engineers

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

VHDL RTL

FPGA/ASIC development tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Project Engineer to lead FPGA/ASIC and Foundational Software programs, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. You will coordinate across engineering, program management, and customers while guiding execution and securing commitments.

The role requires a STEM degree with 7–10+ years of experience, security clearance, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Onsite work with travel up to 10% and a focus on advanced aerospace technologies is provided.