FPGA Manager 2

Job Title

FPGA Manager 2

Role Summary

Manage and lead FPGA engineering teams within the Digital Technology group to deliver embedded programmable-logic solutions for defense programs. The role combines program/development management with functional people management across business units such as IRCM, RFCIS, and Targeting.

Primary responsibilities include ensuring program performance, engineering quality, process adherence, staffing, and career development for a team of engineers (up to ~15).

Experience Level

Senior level. Typical experience guidance: BS in a STEM field with 8+ years applicable experience, or MS in a STEM field with 6+ years applicable experience.

Responsibilities

The position has two primary functions: Development Manager (program-level execution) and Functional Manager (people leadership).

• Lead program/project execution: monitor performance, manage risk, report status, and control cost and schedule.
• Ensure technical quality and adherence to engineering process and best practices across FPGA projects.
• Manage program tasks, staffing, and resource forecasting.
• Provide front-line management for engineers: set goals, conduct reviews, deliver performance feedback, and execute appraisals.
• Coordinate training, career development, hiring activities, and personnel issue resolution with HR.
• Facilitate team communication and promote organizational initiatives and process improvements.
• Support proposals and business-development alignment between technical capabilities and customer needs.

Requirements

Must-have skills and qualifications required for the role.

• Proven experience executing the full engineering lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, verification/validation, and sustainment.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or equivalent program/project management experience under cost and schedule constraints.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA design and full life-cycle FPGA development methodologies.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional engineering teams on complex technical projects.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest and experience in process improvement and leveraging engineering best practices.
• Ability to travel (~10%); relocation assistance may be available.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to hold a Secret security clearance; interim Secret clearance required prior to start.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with IRCM/RFCIS, digital signal processing, Agile product development, CI/CD, or product-line management.
• Management experience and experience connecting technical capabilities to customer/business development.
• Current Secret or ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance preferred.

Education Requirements

BS in a STEM field (required with ~8+ years applicable experience) or MS in a STEM field (required with ~6+ years applicable experience). Advanced degrees in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Engineering Management are preferred. Specific degree-field and years guidance taken from the employer's basic and preferred qualifications.

About the Company

Company: Northrop Grumman

Headquarters: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company that provides innovative solutions in mission systems, electronics, and software. With a legacy of significant advancements in technology, we empower employees to tackle complex challenges and create revolutionary systems that enhance global security. Our diverse teams focus on engineering innovation and product development, delivering solutions that support military and civilian customers worldwide.