FPGA Manager 2

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Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT) Organization is searching for qualified candidates to support high performing teams of Computer/Electronics Engineers involved with creation of innovative embedded Programmable Logic Device solutions for government military customers.

 

The position is a dual role with two primary functions: Development Manager and Functional Manager.

Development Manager,

-  This position serves one of more of our three business units: Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), Radio Frequency Combat Information Systems (RFCIS), and Targeting. These positions are an interface for programs within the SWDT organization and have responsibility for managing the success of those programs.

 

Functional Manager

- This position will provide front line management of up to 15 engineers supporting various programs within the organization. This position will report to the department head of the Digital Technology (DT) group.

 

The DT group is responsible for all Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) efforts across our business units. FPGA designers are responsible for the full life cycle of the FPGA which includes architecture, design, simulation, integration, and production support. Our site utilizes both Xilinx and Intel/Altera technologies with a wide range of applications which include command/control, video processing, and high-speed DSP algorithms.

 

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

 

Development program responsibilities will include:

-        Program / project management in the business unit including performance monitoring, support, risk management, and reporting

-        Ensuring and monitoring quality of work products

-        Ensuring adherence to Engineering process, leveraging or creating best practices

-        Program task management, team guidance, & staffing

-        Proposal team leadership Functional responsibilities will include:

-        Setting, monitoring, & reviewing goals

-        Providing timely, constructive, sincere performance feedback on a regular basis

-        Executing performance appraisal activity

-        Facilitating team meetings and frequently leveraging all communication mediums

-        Promoting organizational initiatives such as the NGC Playbook

-        Nurturing dedicated teams to execute organizational improvement initiatives

-        Coordinating training & career development for team members

-        Forecasting of workload

-        Supporting talent acquisition activity

-        Working with Human Resources to mediate & resolve personnel issues

 

Basic Qualifications:

- B.S. degree in STEM field - Minimum of 8 years applicable experience

- Experience executing the engineering project life cycle, including: requirements analysis, design, development, integration, validation, verification, and sustainment

- Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams of varying degrees of skill on complex technical projects

- Demonstrated interest in process improvement initiatives

- Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors

- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications:

- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer or Electrical), Engineering Management, or related field.

- Proficiency in one or more of the following: FPGA design, AC/DC circuit design, power design, mixed-signal design, circuit simulation and test, CCA design and analysis, EMI/EMC design, or mechanical design/analysis

- Experience with electronics lifecycle such as: specifications, architecture, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance.

- Experience with FPGA-based systems for RF signal processing

- Experience in full life cycle FPGA development

- Experience with IRCM / RFCIS countermeasures and Digital Signal Processing a plus

- Experience in cross-discipline Agile product development

- Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

- Applied knowledge of Product Line Management

- Ability to connect the company’s capabilities to existing and potential customers to support business development

- Experience with design of Programmable Logic Devices (i.e. CPLD or FPGA)

- Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in the Defense industry or equivalent commercial experience with Program Management / Project Management duties, including operating under cost and schedule constraints

- 10 years applicable experience in an engineering field, management experience a plus

- Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $141,100 USD - $211,700 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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