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FPGA/Firmware Project Manager

Lumicity

Job Description

FPGA/Firmware Project Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a technically strong Project Manager to lead complex product development programs involving embedded software, firmware, FPGA, and hardware integration.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work directly with engineering teams, understand technical dependencies, drive accountability, and deliver programs from requirements through integration, validation, and production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end technical programs across software, firmware, FPGA, hardware, and systems engineering.
  • Own schedules, milestones, resources, risks, dependencies, and critical paths.
  • Drive cross-functional execution and accountability across engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
  • Identify and resolve technical and schedule risks; remove execution roadblocks.
  • Lead program reviews, status meetings, design reviews, and executive updates.
  • Manage requirements, scope changes, issues, and competing priorities.
  • Coordinate hardware builds, system integration, testing, validation, and production readiness.
  • Communicate program health, risks, and delivery status to leadership.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of technical project/program management experience in product development.
  • Strong technical background in embedded software/firmware, FPGA, electrical engineering, or systems engineering.
  • Experience managing the full product development lifecycle from requirements through deployment/production.
  • Understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software integration.
  • Familiarity with FPGA development workflows such as Xilinx/Vivado or Intel/Quartus.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and drive execution in a matrixed environment.
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development methodologies.
  • Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, or other high-reliability products.
  • Systems engineering and requirements management experience.
  • Hardware build, lab integration, validation, NPI, or manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools.

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