Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Digital Engineer

Northrop Grumman$156K — $234K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience or Master's with 6 years or PhD with 4 years
  • Extensive knowledge of high-speed digital design and verification
  • Experience with FPGA/SOC/ASIC implementation (VHDL/Verilog)
  • Familiarity with design processes, including requirements definition and verification
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Current U.S. Government Secret Clearance
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design and verify digital systems for safety-critical development programs
  • Collaborate with program leads, senior scientists, and manufacturing organizations
  • Integrate requirements, processes, procedures, and tools for product development
  • Drive innovation and embrace change within the engineering team
  • Participate in the evolution of navigation and cockpit systems

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Digital Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Senior Principal Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps 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 successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You'll get to Do:

The Digital Engineer will be responsible for design and verification of digital systems on a safety-critical development program. Candidate is required to have extensive knowledge of digital design and verification concepts. Candidate will possess strong communication skills as he or she will interface with our development program leads, senior scientists, engineering and manufacturing organizations throughout the program lifecycle. The individual will also have technical foresight to integrate the appropriate requirements, processes, procedures and tools as this development program will lead to the future generation of navigation, video & cockpit products.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in a STEM field with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD in a STEM field with 4 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with High-Speed Digital Design and Verification
  • Experience with FPGA/SOC/ASIC implementation (VHDL/Verilog, Synthesis, Timing Closure)
  • Experience with design processes including hardware requirements definition, conceptual design, detailed design, verification, production transitioning
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is required
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with V&V technologies (System Verilog, UVM, Hardware-In-Loop)
  • Knowledge of Computer Architecture (Bus standards, Interrupts, Memory)
  • Experience with Model-based Engineering (MATLAB, Simulink, Fixed Point vs. Floating Point)
  • Experience with Sensors and Digital Signal Processing
  • Cost Account Management (CAM) certification / experience
  • Experience with safety critical designs (DO-254)
  • Communication, team building and facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team, upper management and customers


Primary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00

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.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

Work You’ll Do

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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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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
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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