ASIC/FPGA Mid-Level Manager - Design & Verification

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

21h • $181,900 - $246,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security organization is seeking an ASIC/FPGA Design & Verification Engineering Manager for its centralized ASIC and FPGA Engineering organization. The organization supports a diverse portfolio of aerospace, space, and defense programs, with engineers contributing across multiple technologies and programs as business needs evolve. Its work includes ASICs, SoCs, FPGAs, digital processors, communications systems, sensor processing, high-speed digital interfaces, and other mission-critical electronics.

The manager will initially lead approximately 5–10 design, verification, and implementation engineers and help grow a high-performing ASIC product team. The role combines people management, technical leadership, and program execution. The manager will lead a portfolio of ASIC/FPGA development programs, typically two to four within a product area, guide technical baselines and program execution, recruit and develop engineers, and strengthen engineering practices and organizational capability. The role also includes contributions to individual projects, proposals, architecture and technology selection, customer and supplier relationships, and mentoring.

The position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options. The job posting identifies Tukwila, Washington, as a team location. This is a first-shift position. The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. The position also requires compliance with U.S. export-control requirements and does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for clearance eligibility, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• 10 or more years of ASIC/FPGA design or verification experience; position scope will be determined based on experience and expertise.
• Experience in ASIC/FPGA architectural definition, detailed design implementation, and functional verification using SystemVerilog, including delivery or release of production designs.
• Professional experience with hardware-based integration and testing of ASIC/FPGA designs.
• Proven record of leading ASIC/FPGA design and/or verification teams, including tracking and reporting progress to stakeholders using standard project-management tools such as earned value.
• Ability to meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements; a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.
• Successful candidate must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience leading or managing teams on complex ASIC/FPGA developments in a technical lead role.
• Familiarity with FAA DO-254 certification.
• Familiarity with space-based design techniques and radiation mitigation.
• Demonstrated history of first-pass success with ASIC designs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience.
• Ability to build an inclusive, transparent, and trusting environment.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Ability to strengthen teams by hiring high-performing talent, developing leaders, and supporting underperforming team members.
• Ability to build team trust and provide career guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead approximately 5–10 design, verification, and implementation engineers and help grow a high-performing ASIC product team.
• Manage a portfolio of ASIC/FPGA development programs, typically two to four within a product area, and guide technical baselines and program execution.
• Hire and support ASIC/FPGA engineers, including project leads working on programs in the portfolio.
• Implement common design practices across the department and promote consistent first-time quality through a comprehensive verification process.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers and strategic suppliers.
• Lead or contribute to projects, including IRAD and new-business activities.
• Support department proposals, including architecture development and selection of technologies appropriate to mission requirements.
• Train and mentor less senior engineers and project leads and build effective teams.
• Track and report program progress to stakeholders using standard project-management tools, such as earned value.
• Develop engineers and future technical leaders, partner across engineering disciplines, and strengthen the organization through continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation is offered to eligible internal candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level