Senior FPGA Engineering Leader for Defense Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a decisive FPGA Engineering Leader in Cedar Rapids to guide a high-performing team through pursuit, development, and sustainment of military FPGA products. You will manage cost and schedule while ensuring technical excellence across hardware, software, and systems collaboration.

You will influence product strategy, mentor engineers, and partner with program management to secure new business. This onsite role requires a security clearance and a strong leadership background.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coach employees on professional development, provide regular performance feedback, and support career growth opportunities within Collins Aerospace.
• Partner with engineers, engineering leaders, program managers, and shared services to deliver FPGA solutions and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Lead the development of FPGA solutions that exceed customer expectations while supporting product line strategy and promoting best practices throughout the FPGA development lifecycle.
• Contribute technical expertise and strategic insight to proposal and pursuit efforts to help secure new business.
• Balance staffing across multiple programs to meet project schedules and resource needs while using earned value management to monitor program performance.
• 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

Team leadership

FPGA development

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Program execution

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a decisive FPGA Engineering Leader in Cedar Rapids to guide a high-performing team through pursuit, development, and sustainment of military FPGA products. You will manage cost and schedule while ensuring technical excellence across hardware, software, and systems collaboration.

You will influence product strategy, mentor engineers, and partner with program management to secure new business. This onsite role requires a security clearance and a strong leadership background.