Head of FPGA Engineering

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 demanding start-up atmosphere
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• In-person in Torrance

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup experience
• Aerospace experience
• Experience with C/C++ or Rust

Compensation and Benefits

• FPGA Engineering Manager/Level 3: $184,000 - $230,000 per year
• FPGA Engineering Manager/Level 4: $208,000 - $304,000 per year
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood. You may also be eligible for equity in the form of stock options or other long-term incentives, as well as potential performance bonuses. We offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and various other perks and discounts.