Principal / Sr Principal Digital Engineer

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Warner Robins, GA +1 · Engineering Mult-Func

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Digital Engineer to lead the design and development of digital circuits and subsystems, including FPGAs, CPLDs, ASICs, and other digital components. The role involves generating requirements, selecting components, using modeling and simulation tools, and working with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include implementing testing and validation processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree in EE or CE with relevant experience, and a DoD Secret clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the design and development of digital circuits and subsystems, including FPGAs, CPLDs, ASICs, and other digital components.
  2. Generate and update digital system requirements and select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
  3. Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite development and testing of firmware before hardware is available.
  4. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and systems engineers, to deliver integrated solutions.
  5. Implement rigorous testing and validation processes for digital designs to ensure functionality and performance meet specifications.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 5 years directly relevant experience (Principal) or 8 years (Sr Principal)
  • Experience evaluating, selecting, programming and testing FPGAs for complex systems
  • Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages
  • Experience developing simulation frameworks and test benches
  • Experience integrating and troubleshooting firmware with software and hardware
  • U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Simulink HDL coder
  • Experience in digital signal processing, digital beamforming, adaptive processing, or tracking algorithms
  • Experience in aviation and/or Department of Defense programs
  • current DoD Secret clearance or higher

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret level security clearance
  • DoD Secret clearance