Electrical Engineering Manager

Location: Rochester, New York (Zip: 14604) | Work Arrangement: On-site (Full-Time)

Compensation: $108,500 - $201,500 per year + 401(k) Match + Relocation Assistance

About the Organization

Our client is a premier, global Tier-1 aerospace, aviation, and defense technology contractor specializing in advanced mission-critical infrastructure and secure tactical communication systems. The organization operates at the forefront of defense engineering, offering robust professional growth, sophisticated laboratory environments, and an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence and national security solutions.

Role Overview

This is a mid-to-senior level engineering leadership position focused on managing and guiding a specialized team of embedded FPGA engineers developing cutting-edge firmware for secure wireless communication products. Located on-site in Rochester, NY, you will take full ownership of resource management, technical schedules, and development budgets while driving the career growth of your direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Oversee a dedicated team of FPGA firmware engineers. Set clear performance goals, manage timecards, design individual career development plans, and facilitate technical training.
• Project & Budget Control: Create detailed FPGA development cost estimates, build execution schedules, and track budgets to ensure work delivery completion and metrics.
• Process Optimization: Maintain, enforce, and drive continuous improvement across the internal FPGA/ASIC development and verification life cycles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multidisciplinary product teams to define, architect, and verify robust FPGA solutions for tactical radio product lines.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline.
• Core Technical Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in FPGA/ASIC-based embedded system firmware development and verification.
• Leadership Depth: Proven track record in project management, technical team leadership, and resource allocation within a hardware/firmware environment.
• Process Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of structural FPGA/ASIC development pipelines and industry-standard verification frameworks.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must have an Active SECRET Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship mandatory for clearance eligibility).
• Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship available (Visa candidates will not be considered).

Preferred Additional Skills

• High proficiency in VHDL or Verilog coding for synthesis.
• Direct experience in FPGA/ASIC verification utilizing SystemVerilog along with UVM/OVM methodologies.
• Experience developing embedded cryptographic security solutions or advanced signal processing for tactical communication products.
• Strong technical writing skills to communicate highly complex technical concepts clearly across remote teams and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

This role is a perfect match for a highly motivated, self-starting engineer who thrives in high-compliance team environments and enjoys mentoring junior technical staff.

Perks, Benefits & Relocation

• Relocation Support: Full relocation assistance is available for qualifying out-of-state candidates.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, and vision insurance options.
• Financial Incentives: Premium 401(k) retirement program with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and paid company holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) model, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and paid parental leave.