Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
Principal Engineer Digital FPGA/Sr. Principal Engineer Digital FPGA (Level 3/4)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security. They are seeking a Principal Engineer Digital FPGA/Sr. Principal Engineer Digital FPGA to develop and integrate complex electronic test systems and hardware units in support of space flight programs.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Detailed Digital analysis at the component level
FPGA design, functional simulation, and test vector creation
PCB/CCA design, development, test, and integration
Electronic Unit design, development, test, and integration
Electronic Test System (Test Set) design, development, test, and post-delivery support
Worst case performance analysis for critical Digital signals
Developing and presenting design reviews for internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or another STEM degree from an accredited institution and 5+ years of engineering experience; OR +3 years of engineering experience with a STEM Master's degree; OR 0+ years of experience with a STEM PhD. degree
Must have active SCI clearance (Required Day 1)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or another STEM degree from an accredited institution and 9+ years of engineering experience; OR 7+ years of engineering experience with a STEM Master's degree; OR 4+ years of engineering experience with a STEM PhD. degree
Design and test experience in electronics or digital technology
Previous FPGA design experience
Must have active SCI clearance (Required Day 1)
Design, integration, and test of Digital circuits
FPGA development
PCBs/CCA design
Electronic drawer/unit design
Small to large electronic subsystems
Detailed Digital analysis at the component level
FPGA design, functional simulation, and test vector creation
PCB/CCA design, development, test, and integration
Electronic Unit design, development, test, and integration
Electronic Test System (Test Set) design, development, test, and post-delivery support
Worst case performance analysis for critical Digital signals
Developing and presenting design reviews for internal and external customers
Preferred
Design and test experience in Analog/RF and Digital technology
Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Active DOD, SCI, or SSBI clearance
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
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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