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FPGA Design & Verification Team Lead Engineer (Experienced, Lead, Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California; Fairfax, Virginia; Huntington Beach, California Job ID 00000420843 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Apr. 01, 2024
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Job Description

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Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has an exciting opportunity for FPGA Design & Verification Team Lead Engineers at Experienced, Lead and Senior levels to join us as part of our Boeing Electronic Products team at the heart of Boeing’s products; ASICs and FPGAs. Positions available are located in El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, and Fairfax, VA.

General Overview of This Position

Lead a team of engineers from requirement and conceptual design phase through implementation and tap-out by planning development steps, problem solving, tracking metrics, communicating progress, setting goals, and coaching team members.

As the FPGA Design & Verification Team Lead, you will helm a dynamic team of FPGA engineers, guiding them from the initial stages of requirements gathering and conceptual design through to implementation and final delivery. This pivotal role involves orchestrating the development lifecycle, identifying and solving complex problems, and ensuring milestones are met with precision. You will be responsible for setting clear, achievable goals, monitoring project metrics, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Effective communication and leadership skills are crucial as you will be the main conduit for progress updates and strategic discussions with senior management. Coaching and mentoring team members, you will elevate their technical skills and professional development, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of FPGA design and verification technologies.

About Our Electronics Products Team

We seek engineers who are ambitious and will thrive in a technology development environment and can work the full spectrum from research through flight insertion. 

The work we do enables the missions and needs of our customers as we help Connect, Protect, Explore, and Inspire the world. Our team of engineers leverage leading-edge technology and work with world-class partners to provide some of the most complex SoCs in the world.  We develop robust, high-performance custom processors using the latest ARM IP to enable high-integrity, low SWAP-C flight computers. Plus, we're applying the latest digital IC design processes with industry-best tools to enable applications that cut across every domain at Boeing.

Our diverse development portfolio provides opportunities to learn with exposure to the breadth of the Boeing product line – approximately half our design work is within the Space & Launch business unit, and half is from other parts of Boeing (AvionX; Missiles & Weapons; Strike, Surveillance and Mobility; and Autonomous Systems).

You will work with a growing team and develop state-of-the-art digital ICs/SoCs to support the most critical programs across the Boeing Defense and Security enterprise.  We collaborate with other electronics groups across the company and around the world and support ASIC/FPGA design and verification for electronics that we build in El Segundo or for units designed at other sites.

Position Responsibilities

  • Spearheading and coordinating the efforts of the FPGA design and verification team throughout the development lifecycle, from initial design phase to final sign-off.
  • Defining project objectives, timelines, and resource requirements, while ensuring design standards and specifications are met.
  • Driving the continuous improvement of design and verification methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators to track progress and quality of FPGA designs.
  • Fostering collaboration and communication among team members, as well as with system architects and hardware engineers, to achieve seamless system integration.
  • Mentoring and developing team members through goal setting, skill enhancement, and performance feedback.
  • Overseeing and guiding the team in problem-solving and technical decision-making, ensuring robust and reliable FPGA design solutions.
  • Ensuring the FPGA designs meet stringent requirements for functionality, performance, and reliability through comprehensive validation and debugging practices.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret or Top Secret SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • Willingness to work 100% on site in one of the following locations: El Segundo, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Fairfax, VA

  • Ability to obtain both a Top-Secret Clearance and Special Programs Access (Yankee White) in which the U.S. Government requires you to be a U.S. Citizen

  • Are able and willing to start a full time role at the time of application

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently possess a Bachelor's or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET accredited course of study in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

  • Experience Leading and Mentoring a team of FPGA Design and/or Verification Engineers or Projects.

  • Proven experience in FPGA design and verification, with a solid understanding of FPGA development tools and methodologies.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical environment, with the ability to manage, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successful collaboration across teams and disciplines.

  • Proficiency in System Verilog, as well as experience with simulation and synthesis tools.

  • Familiarity with performance optimization and power reduction techniques for FPGA designs.

  • Knowledge of industry standards and practices related to satellite systems, defense applications, or similar high-reliability fields is highly desirable.

Typical Education/Experience

P3 Experienced

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

P4 Lead

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

P5 Senior

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Shift Work

This position is for 1st shift.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Join #TeamBoeing's Electronic Products Team

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Typical Summary Pay Range:

Summary pay range for Experienced Level: $102,850 – $173,500

Summary pay range for Lead Level: $128,350 – $215,500

Summary pay range for Senior Level: $153, 850 – $259,000

Sign-On Bonuses: New Hire Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 (for Experienced or Lead Levels) or $15,000 (for Senior Levels) when you have a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI U.S. Government clearance that has been active in the past 24 months.

*Additional Sign-On Bonuses may be offered at The Boeing Company’s sole discretion.

**Current Employees or The Boeing Company or its Subsidiaries and Prior Employees who have not been separated from The Boeing Company for a minimum consecutive 24 months are not eligible for any type of Sign-On Bonus.

This job posting does not have a specific posting end date.



Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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