Senior FPGA Engineering Manager (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

RTX is seeking a decisive technical leader to head an FPGA engineering team for defense programs in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will mentor engineers, drive cost/schedule, and ensure technical excellence across FPGA/ASIC development, working with software, hardware, and program management.

Travel up to 10%. A STEM degree with 7+ years' experience and 5+ years' leadership is required; security clearance is required for this U.S.-based role. Salary range is 132,400 USD to 251,600 USD.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 7+ years of related experience or Advanced Degree with 7+ years.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams including mentoring, task delegation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in program execution: bidding, project planning, EVM, risk & opportunity management, and FPGA/ASIC development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing FPGA engineering team from entry to senior levels.
• Collaborate across functions with software, hardware, and program management to deliver FPGA solutions.
• Drive product strategy and engineering excellence across the FPGA development lifecycle.
• Support business growth through technical expertise in proposals and pursuit efforts.
• Balance staffing across multiple programs to meet schedules and resource needs.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC development

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Program management

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost & schedule management

Education

Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Are you ready to lead a team and advance FPGA capabilities in defense technology? We are looking for a decisive, collaborative technical leader who brings clarity, drives outcomes, anticipates change, and builds high-performing teams while demonstrating integrity and accountability. In this role, you will lead an FPGA engineering team to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals while working alongside top engineers in software, hardware, systems design and program management for military products based. You’ll have a critical voice from the initial pursuit phase through development, release, and long-term sustainment, ensuring technical excellence while managing cost and schedule.

Travel: Up to 10% annually.

What You Will Do

• 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.

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

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 ProgramLife insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. 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. Employee Referral Eligible At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.