Group Lead, Firmware & Software
Summary
Hands-on group lead (25% management, 75% technical) running the Firmware & Software group within Product Development at HRL Laboratories — leading engineers while designing, coding and reviewing embedded control, FPGA/SoC firmware, and test automation for RF and electro-optical sensor systems using C/C++, Python and HDL.
HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned by IBM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.
HRL Laboratories develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated, architecturally low cost, and optimized for size, weight and power efficiency while leveraging commercial, custom and novel mixed-signal innovations.
We are seeking a hands-on technical leader to serve as Manager of the Firmware & Software group within the Product Development team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Development. The group develops embedded firmware, control software and test software that make our sensor systems work. The role consists of roughly 25% management and 75% technical contributions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of firmware and software engineers: assign work, recruit, mentor, and provide formal and informal performance feedback
• Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for embedded control, FPGA/SoC firmware and system software across RF and sensor programs
• Contribute hands-on design, coding, debugging and review of firmware and software deliverables
• Define, document and enforce development best practices, including version control, merge requests, code review, CI/CD and unit testing
• Support system integration and test, providing rapid design updates, and develop test automation for hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Estimate effort and schedule for firmware and software tasks, report status to program managers, and contribute to proposals and customer briefings
Required Qualifications:
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware or software development, including 2+ years as a technical lead or supervisor
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience with HDL (Verilog/VHDL, HLS)
• Experience with FPGAs, DSPs and microcontrollers; Xilinx/AMD SoC experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Git/GitLab and modern development practices (code review, CI/CD, unit testing)
• Experience with RF and high-speed digital test equipment
• Ability to interact professionally with program managers, co-workers and customers
Preferred Qualifications:
• Embedded Linux and real-time operating system experience
• Working knowledge of RF components, communication, radar or EW systems
• Experience delivering software under DoD documentation and configuration-management standards
Physical Requirements:
• Proficiency with computers, engineering workstations and complex electronic equipment; strong oral and written communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, both independently and in teams
Special Requirements:
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance
• Active Clearance is a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
- Pay Range: $154,500 - $197,900
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- Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
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Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL
Pick from a list (7)
- Have you ever been employed by HRL Laboratories, LLC:
- Have you ever been employed by IBM, or are you currently an IBM employee?
- How did you first hear about HRL?
- Are you able to obtain a security clearance?
- This is not a remote role. Are you open to work onsite at HRL?
- To comply with U.S. Export Control requirements, U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. Which of the following best describes your U.S. Person status (C)?
- CERTIFICATION STATEMENT Note: All job offers are contingent on your furnishing proof of your authorization to work in the United States. • I certify that all answers and information I have given to the foregoing questions and statements are true and correct, and I authorize HRL Laboratories (“HRL”) to verify them. • Except as otherwise may be provided by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement applicable to me, I understand and agree that if I become employed by HRL, my employment will be for an indefinite length of time and will be entirely at will; that is, the relationship may be terminated by either HRL or me at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice. • I further understand and agree that this statement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between HRL and me concerning the length or nature of my employment with HRL, and it supersedes all prior representations and agreements, if any, concerning this matter and cannot be changed or amended in any respect except in a subsequent writing executed by the President of HRL. • I understand that HRL is a drug free work place and that if I am hired by HRL, I agree to submit to a drug test. • If, upon investigation, anything in this application is found to be untrue, I understand that I will be subject to dismissal at any time during the period of my employment with HRL. • I understand that, if employed by HRL, I may be assigned to a facility or shift at the sole discretion of HRL. • If I accept a position by HRL, I authorize HRL to conduct a background investigation that may include but not limited to past employment, education, and other activities such as my credit, criminal background, civil litigation history and driving record. If I am hired by HRL, I authorize HRL at any time during my employment, to obtain a new background investigation for the purposes of promoting, reassigning, or retaining me as an employee • I understand that HRL Laboratories is a limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM.
Written answers (5)
- Are you currently related to any current employees of HRL Laboratories? If Yes, please indicate their name and job title below. Do not include any information relating to marital status.
- Were you referred to this role by an HRL Employee? If yes, who?
- If you selected Other, Industry Event, HRL Employee, HRL Recruiter or Career Fair; could you briefly describe who and/ or where? optional
- Have you ever had a security clearance? If Yes, give name of employer, clearance level, and inclusive dates:
- What are your salary expectations?