Hiring: Avionics Design Manager Company: Ursa Major Location: Longmont, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:42:22 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems, FPGA, Firmware, SystemVerilog About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), qualification testing, and environmental testing of electronic hardware. •Project or program management experience. Required Skills: •Lead an integrated engineering organization responsible for FPGA design, FPGA verification, firmware/software development, and avionics test engineering. •Manage the development, integration, verification, qualification, and transition to production of avionics hardware and associated software throughout the product lifecycle. •Ensure robust engineering processes, design reviews, verification plans, configuration management, and quality standards are consistently applied while maintaining the agility required to meet program schedules. •Provide technical leadership and organizational direction for FPGA architecture, verification strategy, automated test development, and system integration activities. •Manage team staffing, workload balancing, hiring, mentoring, and employee development across multiple engineering disciplines. •Develop and maintain department resource plans aligned with program priorities and strategic 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 Avionics Director. Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. •10+ years of experience developing FPGA-based digital systems, embedded software, avionics electronics, or automated test systems. •3+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams. •Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware/software development efforts from concept through qualification and production. •In-depth knowledge of FPGA development, digital design, verification methodologies, embedded software, and electrical test systems. •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. •Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field. •Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance. Compensation: •$160,000 - $200,000 / year •Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement •Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $160,000 - $200,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!