Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Santa Barbara
 
Ready to launch your career into the next orbit? US-based space technology company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Digital Design team. This is a unique opportunity with a fast-growing organization to create cutting-edge HDL-based digital designs for next-generation space radar systems. If you enjoy a hands-on engineering role leading top-notch performers pursuing innovation and reliability, apply today!
 
Who you are:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in digital design and development of FPGA based hardware and SoC devices for spacecraft systems, with proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog, and familiarity with Xilinx devices and tools (Vivado, SDK, Vitis).

• 2+ years managing digital design engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management

• Experience developing MCU/SoC software in Rust or C/C++, and working knowledge of FPGA architectures, high-speed converters, DDR RAM, Solid-State NAND/NOR storage, and standard interfaces (UART, SPI, LVDS); Python and/or SystemVerilog a plus
• Ideally, you have an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with a TS/SCI clearance

 
What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers as a hands-on technical leader supporting the team's development, including career growth and performance evaluations

• Create cutting-edge HDL-based digital designs for next-generation space radar systems

• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and payload engineering teams to integrate Xilinx SoC hardware with high-speed data converters and address mechanical, thermal, and power interfaces

• Rapidly develop prototypes, iterate on hardware and firmware, and prepare engineering documentation, reports, and test plan

 
Why work here:

• Fast-growing US owned and operated company advancing US space leadership while keeping the work safe and informed
• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams developing, implementing, and reiterating mission-ready core technologies
• Work on cutting edge space technology while maintaining the highest standard for innovation and performance
• Collaborate across the organization and help shape the future

 
What does this position pay?
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location.
 The expected range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
 
Please email your resume to HHenderson@provenrecruiting.com if you’d like to launch your career to the next level as a hands-on leader.
 
Note: We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion and gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!
 
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