Firmware Manager - Millenium Space Systems

Job Description

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Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Firmware Manage
rto 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:

Responsibilities:

People (25%)

• 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

Programmatic (25%)

• 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

Technical (50%)

• 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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Degree in Electrical, Computer, or other relevant engineering

• Strong proficiency with hand-written synthesizable System Verilog

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st Shift

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

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