Senior FPGA Engineering Leader - Defense Tech

Collins Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in El Segundo seeks a decisive, collaborative technical leader to head an FPGA engineering team supporting military products. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating with software, hardware, and systems teams.

A critical voice from pursuit through sustainment will ensure technical excellence and strong program outcomes. The role requires a track record in FPGA/ASIC development, earned value management, and effective leadership across large,

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with extensive relevant experience.
• Advanced degree holders with required leadership and technical depth are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing FPGA engineering team.
• Guide staffing, career growth, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive FPGA product strategy and engineering excellence.
• Support proposals and business growth with technical insight.
• Manage multiple programs and monitor cost, schedule and performance.
• Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace standards and industry best practices.

Skills

FPGA leadership

Engineering team leadership

Program execution

Bidding & planning

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

FPGA/ASIC development

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in El Segundo seeks a decisive, collaborative technical leader to head an FPGA engineering team supporting military products. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating with software, hardware, and systems teams.

A critical voice from pursuit through sustainment will ensure technical excellence and strong program outcomes. The role requires a track record in FPGA/ASIC development, earned value management, and effective leadership across large,