Electrical Engineering Manager (FPGA / Digital Design)

Electrical Engineering Manager (FPGA / Digital Design) Rochester, NY (Relocation Available) U.S. Citizenship Required | Clearance Eligible Flexible Schedule (9/80 or 5/8) Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a leading, innovation-driven organization in secure communications and advanced defense technologies to identify a top-tier Electrical Engineering Manager with deep FPGA expertise . This is a high-impact leadership role at the forefront of next-generation wireless and tactical communication systems , where your work directly supports mission-critical solutions. Why This Role Stands Out: Lead and shape a high-performing FPGA engineering team Drive development of secure, embedded communication systems Own end-to-end delivery (architecture verification deployment) Influence next-gen radio and signal processing technologies Join a program with strong funding, stability, and long-term roadmap What You'll Do: Lead and mentor a team of FPGA/firmware engineers Drive execution across design, verification, and delivery milestones Own project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics Partner cross-functionally with hardware, software, and systems teams Elevate and refine FPGA development processes and standards What You Bring: 8+ years of experience in FPGA / embedded firmware development Proven leadership managing technical teams and project delivery Strong experience with: VHDL and/or Verilog SystemVerilog and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM) Background in wireless communications, signal processing, or secure systems Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance Preferred Edge: Experience with cryptographic or secure communication systems Exposure to RF or tactical communication environments Active Secret Clearance Why NWTS: Northwest Talent Solutions is not a volume-based recruiting firm. Precision-matched opportunities —no resume blasting Direct access to high-impact, hard-to-find roles Transparent, strategic communication throughout the process Deep expertise in engineering, defense, and advanced technology hiring This role is being handled with priority and urgency —qualified candidates will move quickly through the process. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary (aligned to experience) Full benefits package + relocation support Flexible work schedule options (9/80 or standard) Apply Now: If you're ready to lead, build, and deliver at scale in a mission-driven environment , this is the role. #FPGA #ElectricalEngineering #EngineeringLeadership #EmbeddedSystems #DigitalDesign #VHDL #Verilog #SystemVerilog #UVM #DefenseJobs #AerospaceCareers #SecureCommunications #SignalProcessing #TechLeadership #HiringNow #EngineeringJobs #USJobs #RelocationOpportunity #LeadershipRoles #ClearedCareers