CareerPlan

FPGA Engineering Manager

San Diego,CAFull-time$200k–$265k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead a team of four engineers in designing, developing, and testing FPGA solutions for space communication systems while contributing 50% of time to hands-on technical work.

Role type

Senior IC FPGA Engineering Manager (Space Communications)

Builds

Space communication systems (resampling, filtering, mixing, error correction coding)

Domain

Space / Defense / National Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

FPGA design, integration, and test; high-speed FPGA design; high-throughput algorithms; Xilinx and Microsemi RTG4; team leadership; project management; resource allocation; proposal evaluation

Preferred skills

Leading high-performing technical teams; mentoring engineers; engaging government and commercial customers; space hardware design

Technologies

Xilinx, Microsemi RTG4

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test FPGA designs for space communication systems; Architect solutions against requirements; Optimize FPGA designs for speed, performance, and resource utilization; Oversee day-to-day operations of the engineering team; Support design and development reviews; Assist in project resource allocations; Participate in proposals and trade studies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management