Northwood
Tech / AI / Software
FPGAEngineeringManager
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“FPGA Engineering Manager at Northwood. Skills: FPGA Engineering Management, RTL Design, FPGA SoCs, DSP, networking on FPGA, team leadership, project management. Executing on digital roadmap. Owning FPGA design for phased array systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver mission-critical projects on aggressive timelines
Industry & Context.
Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , protected individual as defined by 8 U. S. C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7-10+ years of professional experience, Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, etc., Demonstrated ability to manage teams and lead complex projects, Expert in RTL Design (SystemVerilog or VHDL), Experience working on FPGA SoCs like Zynq or similar, Experience with FPGA build systems and automated testing, Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA, Experience with schematic review and hardware bring-up, Proficient in Python, work ethic and drive to succeed, Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding start-up atmosphere, Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, In-person in Torrance, U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , protected individual as defined by 8 U. S. C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
Nice to Have
Startup experience, Aerospace experience, Experience with C/C++ or rust
What You'll Do.
Executing on digital roadmap
Owning FPGA design for phased array systems
Integrating high-speed signal processing and data transport
Laying foundation with FPGA best practices and automated infrastructure
Guiding project architecture
Nailing down interfaces and requirements
Planning and prioritizing work for the FPGA team
Delivering mission-critical projects on aggressive timelines
Mentoring and developing existing FPGA engineers
Recruiting new talent
Steering development of FPGA internal processes and infrastructure
Diving deep into projects to keep them moving
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with other teams to nail down interfaces and requirements
Process & Methodology
Lead complex projects, Plan and prioritize work, Deliver mission-critical projects on aggressive timelines
Full Job Description
About Northwood: Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. The world runs on space. Space will run on Northwood. Our global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail. Role: As Head of FPGA at Northwood Space, you will be responsible for executing on our ambitious digital roadmap to connect Earth and space. You would own the FPGA design for Northwood’s phased array systems, which integrate high-speed signal processing and data transport. Simultaneously, you would be laying a strong foundation with FPGA best practices and automated infrastructure. As a player-coach, you lead by example and by providing the context and mentorship for team success. Responsibilities: - Lead: Guide project architecture and work with other teams to nail down interfaces and requirements. Plan and prioritize work for the FPGA team to deliver mission-critical projects on aggressive timelines. - Grow the team: Mentor and develop the existing team of ~5 FPGA engineers, in addition to recruiting new talent to support upcoming projects. - Build strong foundations: Steer the development of FPGA internal processes and infrastructure that allows the team to move rapidly. - Stay Sharp: Dive in as deep as necessary to keep projects moving. Basic Qualifications: - 7-10+ years of professional experience and typically at least a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, etc. - Demonstrated ability to manage teams and lead complex projects - Expert in RTL Design (SystemVerilog or VHDL) - Experience working on FPGA SoCs like Zynq or similar - Experience with FPGA build systems and automated testing - Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA - Experience with schematic review and hardware bring-up - Proficient in Python - Strong work ethic and drive to succeed - Ability to thrive in a fast paced and de
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