About Altera
For decades, Altera has been a leader in programmable logic technology, delivering high-performance FPGA, SoC FPGA, and software solutions that enable customers to solve the world’s most complex computing challenges. Altera products are widely deployed across high-reliability markets including aerospace, defense, communications, automotive, and industrial applications.
In the Aerospace & Defense market, Altera’s FPGA platforms power mission-critical systems that demand long lifecycle support, high reliability, functional safety, and security compliance. We work closely with customers and ecosystem partners to deliver solutions that meet stringent regulatory, quality, and performance requirements.
Role Overview
Altera is seeking an experienced Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Product Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution of FPGA and platform programs serving the A&D market. This role sits at the intersection of product management, engineering, operations, quality, and customers, and is responsible for driving programs from concept through production and long-term lifecycle support.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing complex, multi-year hardware and software programs in regulated environments and has a strong understanding of FPGA-based solutions used in aerospace, defense, and high-reliability systems.
Key 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
Salary Range
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$159,700 - $231,000 USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience as a Product Program Manager or equivalent role
- Experience delivering semiconductor, FPGA, ASIC, SoC, or embedded system products
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams
- Experience working with Aerospace & Defense customers or programs
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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What We Do
Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.
