FPGA Design Manager / Section Lead

Location: Totowa, New Jersey, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

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 sector leading and managing a team of highly experienced FPGA engineers delivering our next generation of high-performance products. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical aptitude with a working knowledge of Hardware and or FPGA/ASIC design flows, demonstrate strong team leadership skills, project management, and communication skills. Candidates should also have experience leading design engineers within multi-disciplined engineering teams through all phases of the Hardware and or FPGA/ASIC development lifecycle, have strong communication skills, mentor, and work with engineering cross-functional teams.

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

• Lead and manage a team of FPGA engineers at all experience levels to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to ensure continuous improvement.
• Grow the FPGA team and knowledge through hiring and mentorship engagements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and successful project delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering projects with other business functions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Influencing program execution and scope management
• Participate in new program bids by generating Basis of Estimate (BOE) and Rough of Magnitude (ROM) reports for the FPGA design and delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to learn and grow professionally while delivering high-quality work.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices, processes, and tools to optimize engineering workflows and increase efficiency for the FPGA discipline.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage while supporting key initiatives to improve engineering execution.

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 a proven track record of managing high performance engineering teams.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

• Proficient in MS-Project, MS-Word, MS-Excel

• Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher), or eligible to obtain one

• Experience leading and managing Hardware, FPGA, or ASIC development teams with a proven track record of delivering complex electronics systems.

• Proficient in planning, managing, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and risk mitigation of complex engineering developments

• Ability to provide mentorship to less experienced team members

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and technical challenges

• Experienced in developing/designing electronic Hardware, FPGA/ASIC architectures, requirements capture, test and validation.

• Familiarity with FPGA design tools flow for AMD-Xilinx Vivado and/or Altera Quartus

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience with Master's degree in EE/CS
• A working understanding of FPGA architecture and design tradeoffs.
• Exposure to Design Verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM.
• Some experience with Matlab, DSP Fundamentals.
• Some software experience using C/C++, Perl, Tcl/Tk, Python, is desirable.
• Experience with Mil-Aerospace and DoD process, Earned Value Management, proposal capture using Basis-of-Estimate (BOE) methodology a plus.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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.