Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - ASIC/FPGA (Onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

1d•$145,600 - $276,800•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
U.S. citizenship is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical resource for FPGA development activities, providing guidance and sharing knowledge with engineers across the organization.
Support the development of FPGA solutions by applying technical expertise, evaluating design approaches, and contributing to continuous improvement throughout the FPGA development lifecycle.
Partner with engineers, engineering leaders, program managers, and shared services to develop and deliver FPGA solutions and support cross-functional project objectives.
Develop and implement FPGA solutions that meet customer and program requirements while applying engineering best practices and supporting product line objectives.
Provide technical expertise and support proposal and pursuit activities, including technical content, estimates, and customer presentations as needed.
Manage assigned technical activities and deliverables across one or more programs, helping ensure technical objectives, schedules, and program commitments are met.
Ensure FPGA development activities follow Collins standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while identifying opportunities to improve processes and technical execution.

Benefits

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
Relocation assistance