Is the FPGA Manager role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Seattle, WA, United States.

How much experience is required?

At least 7 years of relevant experience for this FPGA Manager role.

Where is the role based?

Reliable Robotics Corporation is hiring for this position in Seattle, WA, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DO-254, Radar signal processing, VHDL, Verilog, radar algorithms.

What seniority level is this role?

Reliable Robotics Corporation targets lead candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this FPGA Manager role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

FPGA Manager at Reliable Robotics Corporation

Joblaze summary

In the role of FPGA Manager at Reliable Robotics, the individual will lead a team focused on developing the electronic hardware for advanced air-to-air radar systems, ensuring effective engineering processes and successful integration. Key skills include extensive experience in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with a background in managing technical teams and complex systems. This position is suited for someone with significant leadership experience and a track record in high-growth environments, particularly in aerospace or related fields.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Reliable Robotics Corporation's careers page September 17, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the FPGA Manager role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Seattle, WA, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this FPGA Manager role.
Where is the role based?: Reliable Robotics Corporation is hiring for this position in Seattle, WA, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DO-254, Radar signal processing, VHDL, Verilog, radar algorithms.
What seniority level is this role?: Reliable Robotics Corporation targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this FPGA Manager role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

From the original posting

The FPGA Radar team is at the core of Reliable’s autonomy mission, responsible for the firmware for our next-generation radar system. Phased array radar systems have historically been reserved for specialized applications, but we’re making this technology affordable to enable Detect and Avoid for widespread commercial applications. The passion for revolutionary technology to make aviation safer motivates us to come in every day.

Responsibilities

As an FPGA Manager at Reliable Robotics, you’ll lead and grow the team responsible for the complex electronic hardware for our air-to-air radar. You’ll own the maturation of engineering processes to balance immediate engineering execution with formal DO-254 verification, supporting rapid integration and flight testing of the radar system. Working alongside other teams, you’ll develop and execute technical roadmaps, manage priorities, and ensure your team is successful. You will be responsible for building, developing, and empowering a high performance team with a shared vision of reliable, robust, and certifiable radar systems.

Basic Success Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
7+ years of professional experience in FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog)
3+ years in a technical leadership or people management role
Experience working on complex systems where hardware and software intersect

Preferred Criteria

Demonstrated success scaling teams and maturing development processes in a high-growth environment
Hands-on experience with radar algorithms, radar signal processing, integration, and test of a radar system
Exhibited full hardware product development from prototype to product in service
Experience working through the full lifecycle of a DO-254 level A/B certification program

This role is located onsite in Seattle, WA. Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

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