Mid-Level Verification Engineering Manager (ASIC & FPGA)

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About the Role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Mid-Level Verification Engineering Manager to join our ASIC & FPGA Engineering organization in Albuquerque, NM. This centralized engineering capability supports a diverse portfolio of advanced aerospace, space, and defense programs. Engineers contribute across multiple technologies and programs as business needs evolve, providing continuous technical growth and long-term career stability.

Our teams develop advanced digital technologies including ASICs, SoCs, FPGAs, digital processors, communications systems, sensor processing, high-speed digital interfaces, and other mission-critical electronics supporting commercial aviation, defense platforms, national security space systems, satellite payloads, autonomous aircraft, and other advanced applications.

We believe exceptional engineers are developed through ownership, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Engineers are encouraged to take ownership beyond narrowly defined functional boundaries by identifying risks early, driving technical solutions, communicating effectively, and helping teammates succeed.

Responsibilities

• Build a High-Performing Verification Team: Lead recruiting activities including maintaining job requisitions, participating in hiring events, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations.
• Lead Program Execution: Drive successful execution across assigned programs by proactively identifying technical, schedule, and staffing risks, removing obstacles, coordinating resources, and promoting accountability.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Promote engineering excellence through sound verification practices, technical reviews, mentoring, and collaboration with technical experts and engineering leaders.
• Develop Engineers and Future Leaders: Coach engineers in their technical and professional growth, conduct performance and career discussions, recognize outstanding contributors and emerging leaders, and support employees requiring additional development.
• Lead Cross-Functional Execution: Partner effectively with ASIC design, FPGA design, systems engineering, software engineering, program management, chief engineers, and functional leadership to successfully deliver complex products.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion improvements to engineering processes, onboarding, documentation, communication, metrics, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support Engineering Excellence: Ensure engineers have the tools, resources, access, approvals, and environment needed to perform at their highest level.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5+ years of relevant ASIC and/or FPGA engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start is required.
• Typically 5–15 years of relevant ASIC and/or FPGA engineering experience.
• Strong background in ASIC and/or FPGA digital design, verification, or both, with an understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineers.
• Proactive, collaborative, action-oriented leadership style with sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to balance technical excellence, people development, and program execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• One (1) or more years of demonstrated success leading development efforts, including project management and earned value tracking.
• One (1) or more years of experience leading a technical team or managing in an engineering organization.
• Familiarity with FAA DO-254 certification.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Ability to up-level existing team by hiring high-performance talent, growing leaders, and helping underperforming members.
• Ability to gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

Leadership Attributes

• Approachable, supportive, and collaborative.
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable making timely decisions with incomplete information.
• Passionate about developing engineers and building high-performing teams.
• Committed to continuous improvement and long-term organizational success.

Schedule

This position is expected to be 100% onsite and for 1st shift.

Pay

Summary pay range: $170,000 - $230,000. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

The Boeing Company provides eligible employees with a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, for which U.S. Citizenship is required. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.