Firmware Manager - Millenium Space Systems

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Firmware Manage r to support the Engineering team in El Segundo, CA ! Job Summary As the Spacecraft Firmware Manager, you will lead the company’s Spacecraft Firmware team and serve as a point of contact for technical, budget and resource allocation issues to meet team members needs, customer requirements, and company goals. You will also contribute to our codebase by providing technical guidance on code reviews and some direct development. This position's internal job code is Software Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for level K. Position Responsibilities:

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Computer, or other relevant engineering
• Strong proficiency with hand-written synthesizable SystemVerilog
• Strong proficiency with common version control, defect/task tracking, and documentation systems
• At least 4 years developing FPGA/ASIC systems
• At least 2 years as an Responsible Engineer, Project Lead, IPT Lead, or equivalent
• Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• At least 6 years developing FPGA/ASIC systems for space environments
• At least 2 years experience as a functional manager or manager in a matrix organization

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and screen interview candidates
• Mentor the team and motivate them to succeed
• Provide new hire reviews and semi-annual performance reviews
• Recommend promotions and raises
• Plan team development and set goals
• Represent the team, advocate for it, and ensure it has proper resources
• Foster Millennium’s commitment to a culture of inclusivity
• Break down and define scope of work
• Staff appropriately for present and future programs
• Allocate staff across programs based on priority
• Track team status toward completing work and regularly evaluate performance
• Help guide Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) architecture and implementation for flight programs
• Coordinate design reuse across programs and tasks with different needs and constraints
• Foster good technical communication and working relationships between the team and other – subsystems
• Interface with external hardware and software suppliers
• Review designs and code, ensuring team standards are met
• Improve process by simplifying workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and finding smarter ways to work
• Develop and document best practices for producing and testing firmware
• Break down boundaries to develop and maintain each individual’s familiarity with the whole team’s work
• Seek new industry knowledge and techniques to enhance team capabilities
• Generate and improve documentation

Benefits

• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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