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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Digital Engineer — a full-time, based in McClellan, CA role ($101k–$188k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Digital Engineer/Principal Digital Engineer
Location: United States-California-McClellan
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SAPTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.We are looking for you to join our team as a Digital Engineer or Principal Digital Engineer based in McClellan, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for research, design, and development for digital designs associated with multi-function software defined radios
- Work with evaluation boards to test proposed designs
- Support the implementation of digital FPGA hardware architecture and algorithms
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering to ensure firmware design meets system level requirements
- Review designs and analysis
Basic Qualifications for Digital Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a master’s degree
- Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- FPGA design experience with VHDL or Verilog
- Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools such as Vivado and QuestaSim
Basic Qualifications for Principle Digital Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience
- Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
- FPGA design experience with VHDL or Verilog
- Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools such as Vivado and QuestaSim
Preferred Qualifications for Digital and Principle Digital Engineer:
- Experience with VHDL
- Experience with AMD/Xilinx 7 (Zynq, Kintex and Ultrascale) or Versal family of devices
- Knowledgeable in FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure
- Experience with DSP and MATLAB
- Experience with board or system level debug using test equipment and internal hardware analyzers
- Generation of Test Benches and support of formal VHDL Verification
- Active/Current Secret Clearance or higher level
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $101,000 - $188,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, Matlab.
What is the seniority level for Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Entry / Mid Level / Senior / Staff / Principal level position.
How do I apply for Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
You can view the full description and apply for Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/northrop-grumman-digital-engineer-principal-digital-engineer-n9wg2.