Northrop Grumman

Staff Engineer Digital OSVVM Verification

Northrop Grumman$194K — $292K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience with a BSEE or BSCE; 10 years with a Master's; 8 years with a PhD.
  • Experience developing verification plans, test benches, and components using OSVVM.
  • Hands-on experience in VHDL, FPGA design, verification, and testing of AMD/Intel FPGAs.
  • Familiarity with EDA Tools like Vivado, Quartus, and Questa Simulator for FPGA development.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
  • Experience with board/system-level debugging using common test equipment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design digital systems for multi-function software-defined radios.
  • Create and manage verification plans and test benches for FPGA projects.
  • Perform simulation and testing of complex digital designs.
  • Debugging at both board and system level in collaboration with the team.
  • Contribute to project deliverables and technical documentation activities.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal matters.
  • Potential for overtime and bonuses based on performance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Job Description

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Engineer Digital based out of San Diego, CA. At the Northrop Grumman San Diego campus our Advanced Digital Design organization creates the next generation of communications and signal processing systems and will take ideas from concept to working systems aboard the world's most advanced platforms right here in always-sunny San Diego. We design in our campus of labs and on-site advanced manufacturing just minutes from the beach and everything for which southern California is famous. It's work that matters and a career that can take you places. We seek degreed electrical or computer engineering engineers with hands-on experience in FPGA Verification with VHDL.

You will be responsible for digital designs associated with multi-function software-defined radios. Systems include state-of-art radios and test equipment for military applications. This is a dual level requisition which can be filled as a Sr. Principal Digital Engineer.

This position is contingent upon obtaining a DoD secret clearance and Customer Approval.

Basic Qualifications:
  • 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Engineering (BSCE); 10 years of relevant experience with a Masters; 8 years of relevant experience with PHD
  • Experience with developing verification plans, test benches, and verification components using OSVVM.
  • Hands on experience in VHDL design, verification, simulation, and testing of AMD and/or Intel FPGAs.
  • Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools for FPGA Development: Vivado, Quartus, Questa Simulator.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision while contributing to team success.
  • Experience with board or system level debug using common test equipment.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledgeable in physical constraints, timing constraints, and achieving timing closure.
  • Experience with developing FPGA requirements and be able to show traceability to requirements and technical references.
  • Proven experience creating design-assurance deliverables and assembling technical data packages.
  • Familiar with multilayer board design, high-speed interfaces, and RF communication systems Experience.


Primary Level Salary Range: $194,700.00 - $292,100.00

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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Founded
1939
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