Job Title: Manager - Electrical Engineering (FPGA)
Location: Rochester, New York (Zip: 14604) |
Work Arrangement: On-site (Full-Time)
Compensation: $108,500 - $201,500 per year + 401(k) Match + Relocation Assistance
Role OverviewThis is a mid-to-senior level engineering leadership position focused on managing and guiding a specialized team of embedded FPGA engineers developing cutting-edge firmware for secure wireless communication products. Located on-site in Rochester, NY, you will take full ownership of resource management, technical schedules, and development budgets while driving the career growth of your direct reports.
Key Responsibilities- Team Leadership & Management: Oversee a dedicated team of FPGA firmware engineers. Set clear performance goals, manage timecards, design individual career development plans, and facilitate technical training.
- Project & Budget Control: Create detailed FPGA development cost estimates, build execution schedules, and track budgets to ensure work delivery completion and metrics.
- Process Optimization: Maintain, enforce, and drive continuous improvement across the internal FPGA/ASIC development and verification life cycles.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multidisciplinary product teams to define, architect, and verify robust FPGA solutions for tactical radio product lines.
Required Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Core Technical Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in FPGA/ASIC-based embedded system firmware development and verification.
- Leadership Depth: Proven track record in project management, technical team leadership, and resource allocation within a hardware/firmware environment.
- Process Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of structural FPGA/ASIC development pipelines and industry-standard verification frameworks.
- Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must have an Active SECRET Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship mandatory for clearance eligibility).
- Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship available (Visa candidates will not be considered).
Preferred Additional Skills- High proficiency in VHDL or Verilog coding for synthesis.
- Direct experience in FPGA/ASIC verification utilizing SystemVerilog along with UVM/OVM methodologies.
- Experience developing embedded cryptographic security solutions or advanced signal processing for tactical communication products.
- Strong technical writing skills to communicate highly complex technical concepts clearly across remote teams and stakeholders.
Additional Operational Details: Ideal Candidate Focus- This role is a perfect match for a highly motivated, self-starting engineer who thrives in high-compliance team environments and enjoys mentoring junior technical staff.
Perks, Benefits & Relocation- Relocation Support: Full relocation assistance is available for qualifying out-of-state candidates.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, and vision insurance options.
- Financial Incentives: Premium 401(k) retirement program with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and paid company holidays.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) model, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and paid parental leave.
