Job Description
FAST Labs is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on 'never been done before' challenges. FAST Labs advances science, develops technology, and delivers microelectronics products to solve the toughest challenges for our defense and commercial customers. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems' Electronic Systems (ES) sector. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators - all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation's warfighting mission needs.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Digital Microelectronics Design Engineering Manager to work within our Electronic Systems Mixed-Signal and Digital Integrated Circuit Capability Group leading teams of teams across multiple Business Areas. We are interested in candidates with leadership, project management, and custom and ASIC design experience, who have had a role in new development and/or established programs. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical aptitude and leadership skills. Experience leading high performing ASIC design teams and leads as part of a multi-disciplined engineering teams through all phases of an ASIC or FPGA development lifecycle is important, as the individual will be in a position to influence program execution, mentor engineers, and set the culture and goals for the organization.

In this Sr Digital Microelectronics Design Engineering Manager role you will make impacts in the following ways;

Serve as a second line discipline manager where you will lead digital microelectronics design engineering organization that delivers digital microelectronics design services to Electronics Systems programs.
Advancing the state of digital microelectronics by assessing and evaluating modern tools, design techniques, and hardware resources
Lead engineer managers and collaborate with peer leads to develop staffing strategies to meet the business needs and grow capabilities in critical skill areas identified for the business
Support the development of employees through coaching, training, mentorship, and career planning including providing employees with performance assessments for mid-year and end-of-year reviews
Support proposal efforts for microelectronics engineering to capture new business ensuring estimates meet acceptable schedule / budget risk targets
Oversee and ensure adherence to digital microelectronics design process through lifecycle phases including: design development, integration, test, and product support
Drive scope management through understanding of technical baselines, proposal positions, and execution plans
Serve as design review chair or assessor for development programs to ensure reviews meet hardware guidelines, and to ensure appropriate subject matter experts are engaged
Support key initiatives in business area or in discipline to meet yearly objectives and continuous improvement goals

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Ability to obtain a Secret DOD Security Clearance and Bachelor's Degree or higher required
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a group of 40 engineers across mix of logic design, verification, design for test, physical design, and product engineers.
Electrical/Computer engineering degree: BSE with 12+ years experience or MSE and 10+ years experience
Experience leading microelectronics projects from inception to fielded product
Hands-on experience in all phases of ASIC design, from planning and architecture, to implementation and testing, through coverage closure
Experience with EDA tools used for integrated circuit design flow
Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
Experience working with multidiscipline engineering teams
Excellent problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret DOD Security Clearance, Bachelor's Degree or higher
Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle management processes
Demonstrated success managing all integrated circuit design aspects including requirements definition, planning, design, integration, test and coverage closure for complex microelectronics
Prior Project Engineer / Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
Experience in FPGA and/or ASIC development

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.