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Avionics Design Manager Verified today

Ursa Major · Longmont, CO · Electronics · first seen 2026-08-11
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The Role

The Avionics Manager leads an integrated engineering team focused on FPGA design and verification, firmware/software development, and avionics test engineering for advanced aerospace and defense systems. You will manage technical execution, resource planning, staffing, and cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.

What You Will Do

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams of FPGA Design Engineers, FPGA Verification Engineers, Firmware/Test Software Engineers, and Electrical Test Engineers.
  • Manage development, integration, verification, qualification, and production transition of avionics hardware and software.
  • Ensure robust engineering processes, design reviews, verification plans, configuration management, and quality standards across all product lifecycles.
  • Provide technical leadership on FPGA architecture, verification strategy, automated test development, and system integration.
  • Manage team staffing, workload balancing, hiring, mentoring, and employee development across engineering disciplines.
  • Develop and maintain department resource plans aligned with program priorities and business objectives.
  • Own department schedule execution, technical performance, and milestone achievement across multiple programs.
  • Monitor and communicate program health, technical risks, staffing needs, and execution status to the Avionics Director.
  • Identify and drive mitigation for technical, schedule, and cost risks across engineering organizations.
  • Foster collaboration between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management.
  • Support proposal efforts, technology roadmaps, make/buy decisions, and strategic planning for avionics capabilities.
  • Provide technical oversight of subcontractors and suppliers supporting FPGA, firmware, and avionics test development.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
  • 10 or more years of experience developing FPGA-based digital systems, embedded software, avionics electronics, or automated test systems.
  • 3 or more years of engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware/software development efforts from concept through qualification and production.
  • Strong understanding of FPGA development, digital design, verification methodologies, embedded software, and electrical test systems.
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in fast-paced development environments.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Person with the ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and applicable program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Experience developing avionics or mission electronics for aerospace or defense applications.
  • Experience with FPGA development and verification methodologies, including SystemVerilog and UVM.
  • Experience managing embedded software and automated test software development.
  • Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), qualification testing, and environmental testing of electronic hardware.
  • Experience with configuration management, requirements traceability, and engineering lifecycle processes.
  • Experience managing technical execution across multiple concurrent programs.
  • Project or program management experience.
  • Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Compensation and Employment

Base compensation range: $160,000 to $200,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • EAP Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan: 401k with Company Match