Space Systems FPGA Department Manager

The Hardware Engineering Center (HWEC), Space Systems Mission Area is seeking an experienced engineering manager that will be responsible to effectively lead a product oriented Space Systems FPGA Department.

The Manager will lead approximately 60 engineering professionals located in El Segundo, CA.

The department’s engineering functions for which the Department Manager provides technical leadership for include the design and analysis of FPGAs for highly complex, state-of-the art, RF and EO sensors as well as communication products.

This position is accountable for providing high integrity engineering products/services and continuously driving the department’s technical skills, execution and staffing levels in order to provide the required innovation and efficiency, effectiveness, capability and capacity to meet the SAS business needs.

The location for this position is in El Segundo, CA.

The Department Manager Responsibilities include: technical leadership, effective deployment of process initiatives including CMMI level 5 operation, growth and maintenance of department capabilities, and appropriate application of staff to programs and projects.

This role is expected to standardize FPGA bidding, development toolsets, methodologies and execution through training and active leadership engagement across the space systems business.

The department manager provides guidance, coaching and direction to Section Managers on performance management, career development & training, and resource allocation.

The department manager is responsible for leading the department in the execution of the Center and SAS Engineering goals.

The department manager will be engaged across all SAS business areas to ensure that all aspects of hardware development are addressed.

This includes being involved in gate reviews, proposal development, and various design reviews.

Required Skills: 12 plus years experience in FPGA development including leadership roles with an emphasis on FPGA architecture, HDL development, and verification.

Experience with industry standard electrical engineering CAE (computer-aided-engineering) tools from vendors such as Xilinx and Mentor Graphics.

Experience with worst case analysis for power and timing in digital systems.

Familiarity with radiation effect mitigation and architectures for digital systems.

Familiarity with code coverage and verification tools.

Ability to navigate complex and sometimes incomplete requirements.

Demonstrated experience interfacing with all levels of Program Leadership, Supply Chain, Operations, and Production Control.

Hands on experience managing both people and projects successfully.

Experience in supervisory/line management, including technical leadership, performance development and career development.

Detailed knowledge and experience in bidding processes and proposal development Strong knowledge of EVMS, IMS, & IMP tools for managing programs Strong written and oral communication skills Strong presentation and facilitation skills Strong judgment and decision-making abilities Prior experience in defense or aerospace Able to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities Strong advocate for process improvement (e.g.

CMMI and R6s) and able to develop plans to demonstrate continuous improvement in out of-phase defects.

Ability to drive reduction in development costs, and reduction in productivity variability using statistical methodologies.

US Citizenship is required as thie position requires the ability to obtain U.S.

DoD Secret Clearance.

Ability to obtain SSBI within one year of start date Desired Skills: Experience designing embedded processors and FPGAs Thorough knowledge of the department’s products and technologies Experience with JTAG boundary-scan testing Experience with high speed interfaces (ex.

Ethernet, PCIexpress) bus architecture Experience as an IPT or CPT Lead Active U.S.

DoD Top Secret Clearance Current, in scope SSBI and ability to obtain special program access Required Education: Must have Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited university with a major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other related STEM field.

Desired Education: Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience Space2020 This position requires either a U.S.

Person or a Non-U.S.

Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

167702 Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.