Job Description

Electrical Engineering Manager - FPGA

Columbia, MD – *Relocation Assistance Provided*

The Company

Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.

The Job

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager with an FPGA/Digital Design background to support their development of secure tactical communication products. This person will manage and lead a team of embedded FPGA engineers developing FPGA firmware for wireless communication system applications and products. Candidate must have 8+ years experience in FPGA/Firmware development, as well as experience in technical team and project leadership. Candidate will be responsible for managing resources, schedule, and budget for firmware development projects. Candidate will work with cross functional teams to define, design, and verify FPGA solutions for radio product development projects. Candidate will be responsible for all supervisorial tasks and career development of direct reports.

Functions

• Management responsibilities for a team of FPGA engineers, including setting goals, timecard responsibilities, development plans, and training.
• Responsible for driving teams work to delivery completion and metrics of the team.
• Maintain and drive improvement of FPGA Development processes
• Create FPGA development cost estimates and schedules
• Manage budget and schedule of assigned development projects

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Skills

• Experience in VHDL/Verilog coding for synthesis
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog
• Experience in UVM/OVM FPGA/ASIC verification methodology
• Experience in development of cryptographic security solutions for communication products
• Experience in development and certification of Type1/Type3 Secure products
• Demonstrated project leadership and management skills in embedded system and FPGA/ASIC design
• Working knowledge of FPGA/ASIC development and verification processes.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, who works well in team environments and is willing to lead and mentor others.
• Solid technical writing skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts/solutions both inside and outside of the organization.
• Ability to work efficiently with remotely located teams and co-workers

Security Clearance

Please be aware this position requires one to be eligible for a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.