Altera · 4 days ago
A&D Product Program Manager
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $231K/yr
10+ years expAltera is a leader in programmable logic technology, delivering high-performance FPGA, SoC FPGA, and software solutions. They are seeking an experienced Aerospace & Defense Product Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution of FPGA and platform programs serving the A&D market, ensuring compliance and managing program risks.
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Responsibilities
Own and drive end-to-end product program execution for Altera FPGA and platform offerings targeting Aerospace & Defense customers
Lead cross-functional program teams including engineering, product management, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and field applications
Develop and manage integrated program plans, schedules, risk registers, dependencies, and milestones across multiple product lines
Serve as the primary program interface for internal stakeholders and key A&D customers, ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and expectations
Manage program risk, change control, and issue resolution, proactively identifying mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality
Ensure compliance with A&D-specific requirements, including long lifecycle support, product change notifications (PCNs), export control (ITAR/EAR), reliability, and quality standards
Coordinate new product introductions (NPI), product revisions, and sustaining engineering programs across silicon, software, tools, and documentation
Partner with product management to align program execution with market requirements, customer roadmaps, and revenue goals
Drive executive-level program reviews, providing clear communication on status, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions
Support customer engagements, escalations, and program commitments for strategic A&D accounts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience as a Product Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, or equivalent role managing complex hardware and software programs
Experience delivering semiconductor, FPGA, ASIC, SoC, or embedded system products
Proven track record of managing cross-functional, multi-discipline teams in matrixed organizations
Experience working with Aerospace & Defense customers or programs, including long lifecycle, high-reliability, or regulated environments
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, from concept and architecture through production and sustaining
Excellent program management skills, including schedule management, risk mitigation, and executive communication
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and external customers
Preferred
Direct experience with FPGA-based platforms, design flows, or programmable logic ecosystems
Familiarity with A&D compliance frameworks such as DO-254, MIL-STD, AS9100, ITAR/EAR, or similar standards
Experience supporting long-term product support models (10–20+ year lifecycles)
Background working with government, prime contractors, or Tier-1 aerospace and defense customers
MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field
Experience managing globally distributed engineering and operations teams
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical, schedule, cost, and customer tradeoffs
Company
Altera
Altera provides programmable logic devices and design software for various applications. It is a sub-organization of Intel.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Raghib Hussain
Chief Executive Officer
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