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Northrop Grumman Corporation

Staff Digital Engineer (FPGA or ASIC Design)

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description 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.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging, and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions.

One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. MDA is seeking a

Staff Digital Design Engineer

with demonstrated experience as an ASIC/FPGA Digital Design Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME). The candidate should be able to provide technical leadership in digital design, supporting emerging supercomputing technologies. This position requires experience applying Electrical Engineering practices to all phases of FPGA/ASIC designs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Recognized SME in digital design engineering, FPGA and/or ASIC design/implementation, and new technology development

Oversee, lead, and collaborate on digital designs involving FPGA, ASIC, Digital Subsystems Design and Architecture

Lead a digital design team of 3-4 engineers

Support staffing and recruiting needs

Develop strategies for skills development in VHDL/FPGA, embedded Firmware, Digital board design, and subsystems architecture

Partner with program management to maintain program execution and continuous improvement

Support and maintain digital engineering processes and procedures

Provide technical guidance related to process and training

This position will serve 100% on-site in Linthicum and/or Annapolis Junction, MD.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, Master’s degree with 10 years, or PhD with 7 years in STEM or related fields

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects

Successful team collaboration and adaptability

Knowledge of System Verilog, Verilog, and/or VHDL

Experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and QuestaSim

Full product life cycle experience in FPGA and/or ASIC design

Experience with ASIC/FPGA verification and debugging tools

Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills

U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s in STEM or Engineering Leadership

Familiarity with Xilinx and Intel FPGA technology

Experience with Agile (JIRA, Confluence)

Experience with ASIC front-end design tools

Verification IP experience

Coverage-driven verification experience

Timing closure experience

Bus functional models experience

Active security clearance

Salary Range: $169,100 - $253,700. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with security clearance.

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