Northrop Grumman

Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer

Northrop Grumman$119K — $179K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5-8 years of experience, depending on level.
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance.
  • 5 years of experience programming in VHDL.
  • 5 years of experience with schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus.
  • Strong independent work ethic with minimal supervision required during task completion.
  • 5 years of firmware development experience covering specification to maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, verify, simulate, and test FPGAs.
  • Utilize modeling and simulation tools for firmware development efficiency.
  • Develop test plans and rigorous validation processes for digital designs.
  • Adhere to coding standards and peer review procedures.
  • Conduct tests with high-speed oscilloscopes and analyze data.
  • Create engineering change orders and perform basic analysis.
  • Provide support for Systems Integration and Test operations.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Savings plan participation.
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software and Digital (SWDT) Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. This position is based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You'll Get To Do:

As a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer within the SWDT Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using the latest Digital development tools, and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The new team member will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design, verification, simulation and testing of FPGAs.
  • Utilize modeling and simulation tools to expedite development and testing of firmware updates.
  • Develop test plans and implement rigorous testing and validation processes for digital designs to ensure functionality, performance and security requirements are met.
  • Adhere to coding standards, revision control practices, and peer review procedures.
  • Conduct tests using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, and FPGA debugging tools, and analyze test data.
  • Create engineering change orders and perform fundamental types of analysis (i.e. power utilization, signal integrity, etc.).
  • Providing support for Systems Integration and Test operations.
  • Lead on-site testing of digital designs.
  • Manage design constraints (timing, power, I/O) and perform static timing analysis to meet critical performance targets.
  • Use strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies that impact circuit requirements and design constraints.


"This position may be filled as a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer based on the qualifications listed below."

"This position is contingent on contract award and funding."

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Digital Engineer:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related STEM Degree with 5 years of related experience.
  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Current/Active Secret Clearance is required. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with VHDL programming language.
  • Must have 5 years of experience working in schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision while contributing to team success.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with firmware development: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance.


Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Digital Engineer:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related STEM Degree with 8 years of related experience.
  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Current/Active Secret Clearance is required. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with VHDL programming language.
  • Must have 5 years of experience working in schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision while contributing to team success.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with firmware development: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Engineering (MSCE), Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or related STEM Degree with 8+ years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of timing constraints and achieving timing closure.
  • Experience in real-time embedded firmware development knowledge of Radar, Electronic Warfare, or Space technologies.
  • Proficiency with schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, etc.
  • Proficiency in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
  • Experience working in a lab/testing environment.


Primary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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