Principal Project Engineer, Avionics FPGA/ASIC (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

The Project Engineer directs and oversees all phases of Avionics FPGA/ASIC programs from inception to completion, coordinating all technical, administrative, and operational aspects.  In this highly visible role, you will represent Collins as the primary engineering customer contact and work across different internal and external functions to drive program tasks and activities.  You will provide program level technical support to lead root cause and corrective action in support of any issues across the project/program.

What You Will Do:

• Develops project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size projects and suggests appropriate adjustments to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.

• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.

• Drives the integrated project team to the integrated master schedule and works to maintain that schedule with the project planner.

• Pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.

• Performs critical path analysis and prepares and implements work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.

• Conducts meetings, consolidates, and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s).

• Creation of DO-254 DAL-A certification artifacts for Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH).

• Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.

• Participates and leads process improvement pursuits.

• Participate in FAA SOI audits.

• Create engineering bids and support RFIs and RFPs

• Manages procurement of hardware to meet program schedule and budget.

• Communicate well with a wide variety of individuals including Engineering, Program Management, internal leadership and customers.

• Provides technical guidance and leadership to the project team. Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• Experience working with cross functional teams

• Understanding of project management methodologies.

• Experience using project management software and tools (MS Office and/or MS Project etc.).

• Experience communicating and presenting data and program updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a team of engineers with a variety of skills and backgrounds, located throughout the world and matrixed into projects with aggressive schedules and frequent milestones.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• PMP certification

• Experience leading projects from project planning to completion

• Experience using Jira, Jama solutions during product development

• Preferred experience working in the aerospace and/or defense industries

• Experience with DO-254 processes and design assurance activities for ASIC, FPGA, and/or SoPC developments.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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 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

• And more! 

May be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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