FPGA Design Manager / Section Lead

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.

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. Drawing strength from our differences, 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®.”

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

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE Systems also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we are more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
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: $149603 - $254317

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.