Senior Engineering Manager -FPGA/ASIC (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive FPGA and ASIC development across multiple programs. You will mentor engineers, manage staffing, and partner with program managers and shared services to deliver high-quality solutions while advancing product line strategy.

You will optimize engineering processes, apply Earned Value Management, and ensure compliance with industry and Collins standards. Travel up to 10% annually is required as needed.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in STEM or advanced degree with 7+ years of experience
• Minimum 5+ years leading engineering teams and cross-functional collaboration
• 5+ years FPGA/ASIC development experience
• Experience in program execution, bidding, project planning, EVM, and risk management

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an FPGA/ASIC engineering team across multiple programs
• Coach engineers on professional development and career growth
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and shared services
• Drive FPGA/ASIC solutions aligned with product strategy and best practices
• Support business growth through proposals and pursuits
• Manage staffing and program execution with earned value management
• Ensure compliance with Collins standards and industry requirements
• Travel up to 10% annually

Skills

FPGA/ASIC development

Engineering leadership

Program execution

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of FPGA and ASIC 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 and ASIC solutions and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Drive Product Strategy and Engineering Excellence: Lead the development of FPGA and ASIC 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.

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
• At least 5+ years experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, task delegation, and cross-functional collaboration in a technical development environment
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communicator, able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributors to execute leadership
• Experience with Agile development concepts
• Experience managing large programs
• Experience with certification authorities
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Exceptionally dependability – consistently take extreme ownership to drive predictable results, act with high integrity, and create systems to improve team efficiency
• Familiarity with FPGA and ASIC Devices, VHDL and/or Verilog

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

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 attendselect 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.

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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.