FPGA Logic Design Manager

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

9/80 work schedule option

Paid holidays

Gym reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading avionics company in Georgia is seeking a Hardware Development Manager to lead its PLD Development team. This role requires overseeing the execution of DO-254 processes for avionics firmware, managing product development activities, and leading a team with at least 10 years of firmware development experience. The successful candidate will establish PLD policies and direct technical activities required for PLD development projects, ensuring compliance with quality and airworthiness requirements. Opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with firmware development.
• 2+ years in a management/supervisory position.
• Proficient with configuration management systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads the PLD Development team in executing DO‑254 processes for avionics firmware.
• Oversees product development activities including device selection and PLD architecture.
• Plans and manages departmental resources and establishes PLD development policies.
• Directs technical activities required for PLD development projects.
• Evaluates staff technical competencies and develops team capability.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Hardware development environments

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the management of the Hardware Development department's PLD Development team. Leads the PLD Development team in executing established DO‑254 development processes for avionics firmware. Responsibilities span the full development life cycle, including requirements analysis and review, PLD architecture and design, code implementation, low‑level verification, hardware integration testing, and investigation and resolution of problem reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads, directs, and tracks the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and certification of PLD solutions for avionics products, ensuring compliance with program, quality, and airworthiness requirements.
• Oversees product development activities including device selection, requirements decomposition, PLD architecture, RTL design, verification strategy, and configuration management in accordance with DO‑254 and internal development processes.
• Supports proposal and capture activities by developing high‑level PLD concepts and architectures, and by providing non‑recurring engineering estimates, recurring cost inputs, manpower plans, and schedule assessments.
• Plans and manages departmental resources, including staffing levels, skill mix, and workload prioritization; establishes and maintains PLD development policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Directs and coordinates all technical activities required to execute PLD development projects, including cross‑functional collaboration with systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Evaluates staff technical competencies and actively develops team capability through mentoring, training, and continuous improvement to enhance execution quality and overall organizational performance.
• Responsible for enforcing and maintaining PLD‑related Business Management System (BMS) policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience with firmware development, preferably including 2+ years in a management/supervisory position.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with personal computers and computer operating systems.
• Proficient with hardware development environments.
• Ability to apply understanding of configuration management systems.

Language Skills

• Ability to write professional correspondence and effectively communicate information to other employees in English.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply understanding of mathematics related to the design and development of digital electronics (Boolean algebra, DeMorgan’s theorem, Karnaugh maps, etc.).

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to assimilate information from diverse sources to form a complete situational picture and develop a plan of action to accomplish a task.
• Ability to use process of elimination when diagnosing problems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit and participate in meetings in various physical meeting spaces throughout the facility. Additionally, the individual is required to use hands and fingers and may be required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to speak clearly, hear, and see. Required vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Drug‑free working environment. Combination of office conditions and lab environment.

What We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full‑time employee at Universal Avionics.
• Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low‑deductible PPO)
• Preventive care covered at 100%
• Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
• Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
• Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
• 401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
• 9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
• Gym reimbursement
• Wellness programs:
  • One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
  • Travel assistance and employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support:
  • Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix
  • Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate
  • Includes mental health, financial, legal, work‑life, medical navigation, and life coaching support
• And more!

Universal Avionics’ products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As part of our compliance process, we inquire about work authorization and citizenship status to ensure alignment with these regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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