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Principal Hardware Project Engineer - A2G; Onsite

Job in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, 52404, USA
Listing for: Prattwhitney
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Hardware Project Engineer - A2G (Onsite) page is loaded## Principal Hardware Project Engineer - A2G (Onsite) locations:
HIA
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Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA,  USAtime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** HIA
32:
Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA,  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.
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* 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, ARP
4754A.
** 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.
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* 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,  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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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