FPGA Design Manager

BAE Systems, Inc.; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and security is seeking an FPGA Design Manager. This hybrid role involves leading an FPGA design team, managing program execution, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in FPGA design and leadership experience, alongside a strong technical background. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Current Security Clearance (Secret or higher), or eligible to obtain one.
• Experience leading FPGA/ASIC design teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of FPGA Design engineers.
• Hiring and staffing design engineers in support of program needs.
• Managing personnel performance and development.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ECE

Master's degree in EE/ECE or technical MBA

Tools

VHDL

Verilog HDL

MS-Project

MS-Word

MS-Excel

AMD (Xilinx) Vivado

Altera (Intel) Quartus

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Job Description BAE Systems is seeking FPGA Design Managers!

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

BAE Systems is seeking an FPGA Design Manager to work within our Electronic Systems business area leading an FPGA Design group. We are interested in candidates with leadership, project management, and FPGA design experience, who have had a role in new development and/or established programs. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical aptitude and leadership skills. Experience leading design engineers within multi-disciplined engineering teams through all phases of an ASIC or FPGA development lifecycle is important, as the individual will be in a position to influence program execution and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and managing a team of FPGA Design engineers
• Hiring and staffing design engineers in support of program needs
• Advancing the state of FPGA design at BAE Systems by assessing and evaluating modern tools, design techniques, and hardware resources
• Managing personnel performance and development
• Influencing program execution, and scope management
• Communicating information to engineering team, up through leadership, and across the organization for sharing of best practices and lessons learned
• Assisting in the development, review, and approval of proposals, and negotiating scope with programs
• Enhancing engineering processes used on programs, and ensuring consistent application of those processes
• Supporting key initiatives to improve the business execution or discipline
  
  

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. We’re innovating for the future. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and a strong sense of pride in working at BAE Systems. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us.”



Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree in EE/ECE
• Current Security Clearance (Secret or higher), or eligible to obtain one
• Experience leading and managing FPGA/ASIC design teams
• Proficient in planning and managing schedule, staffing, cost, and risks
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and technical challenges
• Ability to provide mentorship to less experienced team members
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Deep understanding of FPGA architecture and design tradeoffs
• Experienced in all stages of FPGA and/or ASIC development including requirements management, RTL design, synthesis, timing analysis, lab bring up/validation
• Proficient in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding
• Familiarity with AMD (Xilinx) Vivado or Altera (Intel) Quartus
• Proficient in MS-Project, MS-Word, MS-Excel
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters degree in EE/ECE or technical MBA with 10+ years of experience
• Experience with Matlab and DSP fundamentals
• Software development skills (C/C++)
• Scripting skills (Perl, Python, bash, Tcl)
• Exposure to Design Verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM
• Experience with Earned Value Management is a plus
  
  

Experience with DoD projects


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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