Avionics & FPGA Programs Lead

Ursa Major; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Disability and life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major seeks an Avionics Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering FPGA-based avionics hardware and software across the product lifecycle. You will drive architecture, verification, embedded software, and automated test development, ensuring quality, schedules, and mission requirements are met in a fast-paced defense environment.

The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and Programs, and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years FPGA-based digital systems, embedded software, avionics electronics, or automated test systems.
• 3+ years engineering leadership managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading hardware/software development from concept through qualification and production.
• Must be a U.S. Person with ability to obtain ITAR/EAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated engineering organization responsible for FPGA design, FPGA verification, firmware/software development, and avionics test engineering.
• Manage development, integration, verification, qualification, and transition to production of avionics hardware and associated software.
• Ensure robust engineering processes, design reviews, verification plans, configuration management, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership for FPGA architecture, verification strategy, automated test development, and system integration.
• Manage team staffing, workload balancing, hiring, mentoring, and employee development across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Develop and maintain department resource plans aligned with program priorities and strategic business objectives.
• Own department schedule execution, technical performance, and milestone achievement across multiple programs.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to improve product development and production readiness.

Skills

FPGA design

Embedded software

Avionics electronics

Verification methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

ITAR compliance

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

HIL

FPGA verification tools

Job description

Ursa Major seeks an Avionics Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering FPGA-based avionics hardware and software across the product lifecycle. You will drive architecture, verification, embedded software, and automated test development, ensuring quality, schedules, and mission requirements are met in a fast-paced defense environment.

The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and Programs, and