Sr FPGA Engineering Manager

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Information Technology - IT Project Management

Our company is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Reporting To:

Management, Design Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite Buffalo, NY

Our company's place as a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control technology is a clear reason to come work for us, however it s our culture and values that really set us apart, for our employees and our customers.

Our team in the Space Sector s Actuation Systems Business Unit is looking for a Sr FPGA Engineering Manager. You will be responsible for leading and developing the FPGA team of approximately 5 direct reports (~30% time) and contributing to FPGA projects in all phases of the development lifecycle (~70% time) - including requirements capture, design, verification, and test. This position will have an onsite work schedule in Elma, New York and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Here are the skills you ll bring with you

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience with VHDL and FPGA designs
• Proven leadership of engineering teams
• Self-motivated, critical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Expertise with VHDL and ModelSim simulator
• Familiarity with MATLAB Simulink
• Good grasp of simulation, testing, and debugging tools and techniques
• Comfortable using lab hardware power supplies, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Knowledge of interface and network protocols a plus (ie SPI, I2C, RS-422, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553)
• Ability to work onsite in Elma, NY (remote candidates will not be considered)

As a Sr FPGA Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 5 FPGA engineers
• Assign projects to direct reports promptly and monitor tasks to ensure they are completed within technical, cost, and schedule constraints
• Provide personal development for direct reports by conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and monitoring career development.
• Champion continuous improvement for FPGA activities within the design and development processes
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to your team
• Derive requirements for the FPGA design from system product specifications and interface protocols.
• Use VHDL to create FPGA modules with a focus on reusability.
• Participate in source code and design reviews.
• Create and execute verification procedures.
• Document designs, analyses, and verification results with accurate and concise reports.
• Share in the value of teamwork is a must and thus good communication is key.

How we care for you:

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ( EAP ) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00 $140,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the company's salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of the company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Our company offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any company employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of our company.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
FPGA
VHDL
Leadership

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $140,000

*** Never repost ***

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details

5+ to 7 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - Yes

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Screening Questions
Are you able to get a US security clearance?This requires US Citizenship.
Do you have experience leading a team?

Ideal Candidate
This is a FPGA Engineering Management role. Will lead a team but also work as an individual contributor. There are about 5 direct reports.

Why we're a great company
Flexible planned vacation

401k with match

Profit Sharing Bonus

10 paid holidays