Northrop Grumman · 2 days ago
Manager Digital Engineering 1 - R10220384
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading provider of innovative technologies and mission-enabling solutions for global security. They are seeking a Digital Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in San Diego, CA, responsible for overseeing staffing, performance management, and program execution while also engaging in technical work related to communications systems.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a section of approximately 10-15 digital/VHDL engineers
Coordinate with programs for staffing, recruiting, training
Prepare and deliver performance reviews to employees
Evaluate/recommend employees for promotions
Evaluate salaries and coordinate with Human Resources on potential adjustments
Assist employees in preparing performance goals
Provide career guidance to employees
Counsel employees on their performance as necessary
Support and be accountable for goals including cultivating an inclusive and engaging workplace
Maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans
Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success
Engage with staff to identify growth opportunities
Execute to the Enterprise review cycle
Manage compensation and career progression
Support the creation, updating, and maintenance of digital engineering processes
Qualification
Required
BS + 5 years of exp in related STEM field; MS + 3 years of exp
Significant direct experience in the field of digital and VHDL engineering
Candidate must have excellent written and communication skills and be able to work independently and within groups
Ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters
Candidate must have working knowledge of the engineering development process, VHDL design and verification
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Candidate must be able to work on site at the Rancho Carmel facility
Preferred
MS in Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 8 or more years of technical experience
Current staffing on a program within the Communications Solutions (CS) Business Unit (BU)
Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader
Experience with VHDL design or advanced verification for FPGAs
Experience with AMD/Xilinx series including Zynq, Kintex, Ultrascale, Versal family of devices
Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools: Vivado, Quartus, QuestaSim
Knowledgeable in FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure
Generation of Test benches and support of formal VHDL Verification
Experience with board RO system level debug using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Experience with translating systems requirements into programmable logic requirements, design documents, and test specifications
Candidate should have hands on experience with DoD communications systems
Candidate should have direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership (IPT lead)
Current direct program duties within the F-35, AC, or SF3C Operating Units
Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities
Familiarity with other organizational functions such as supply chain, procurement, logistics, and mission assurance
DOD Top Secret and SAR highly preferred
Knowledge of F-35 and F-22 communications systems and associated waveforms
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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