Principal Hardware Project Engineer - A2G (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a Principal Hardware Project Engineer to join the exciting development of a next-generation processing solution in Cedar Rapids, IA.  We are focused on applying this solution across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety-critical commercial and military applications.  Our team is responsible for the development, certification and sustainment of these data and graphics processing solutions.    

We are looking for a strong leader with an action-oriented mindset, who can evaluate individual and project performance while anticipating changes. This role will involve a high level of collaboration to build and enhance development teams while operating with integrity.  The ability to put together a high-fidelity bid is also critical to this role, with the established skill/discipline of capturing high quality scope & ROADS in written form.  

What You Will Do:

• You will serve as the hardware engineering lead, overseeing all aspects of cost, schedule, and technical execution for the A2G program, from pursuit and bidding to planning, execution, and sustainment. 
• You will coordinate with hardware architects, peer engineers, manufacturing, and customers to ensure compliance with certification standards such as DO-254 and AC20-152A. 
• You will apply earned value management (EV) and risk management principles to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic goals. 
• You will lead cross-functional engineering teams of varying experience levels and guide the development of PCB designs, layouts, and processor-based architectures. 
• You will represent the hardware team in customer-facing roles, including bids, proposals, and technical presentations, while maintaining a focus on Design-to-Cost (DTC+) optimization. 
• 10% travel as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• How to develop and transition high-performance processing hardware from concept to manufacturing in a safety-critical environment. 
• How to balance affordability with system performance while supporting certification standards like DO-254 and AC20-152A. 
• How to lead multifunctional teams and partners across disciplines including software, program management, and customer organizations. 

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 and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Current or prior experience leading large, cross-functional hardware teams/engineers.
• Experience with technical project management, including earned value (EV), risk management, and customer engagement. 
• Experience with relevant certification requirements: TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, AC20-152A, DO-178B/C, DO-297, ARP4754A. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing processor-based hardware platforms. 
• Knowledge of Design-to-Cost (DTC+) strategies and transitioning products to manufacturing environments. 
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively from individual contributors to executive leadership. 
• Demonstrated success balancing performance, cost, and certification in regulated environments. 

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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  
• Adopt