Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer - R10186565
Northrop Grumman, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55447
Overview
Sr Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer - R10186565
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Northrop Grumman Location: Plymouth, MN. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time. The Armament Systems Division of Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced FPGA Digital Design Engineer to support our Armament Systems business in Plymouth, MN. This position involves applying engineering techniques across all phases of military programs and developing advanced weapon systems of significant complexity and scope. Candidates should have demonstrated capabilities in the areas described below.
Responsibilities
Lead digital design teams of 3-4 members with varying skill levels.
Perform FPGA design, simulation, and documentation using product families such as Xilinx Kintex7, Virtex7, Zynq, Ultrascale, RFSoc and Altera Agilex, Arria 10, and Max 10.
Recognize and address unique design requirements such as safety and reliability architectures for military applications.
Ensure adherence to coding standards and revision control practices.
Review and critique designs created by peers and/or junior engineers.
Define development test plans and methods to ensure robust designs.
Define and develop specifications and test procedures.
Conduct testing using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, MATLAB, and FPGA debugging tools.
Significant involvement in field/on-site testing.
Analyze test data to determine design effects on electrical circuits for military applications.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to organize/prioritize tasks.
Collaborate effectively within a development team to understand system-level interdependencies and design constraints.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s Degree plus 6 years; or PhD plus 4 years.
Experience in FPGA design and development using VHDL or Verilog.
Experience with simulation tools.
Experience with setting and managing design constraints to meet critical timing requirements.
Experience with FPGA design verification using hardware verification and debugging tools.
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Experience creating and managing technical documentation such as architecture and interface control documents.
Experience in Hardware/Software integration.
Experience in a lead engineering role.
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with bus protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, JESD204B, CSI/MIPI.
VHDL is the preferred HDL.
Experience with digital implementations of DSP functions (low pass, bandpass, high pass filters, etc.).
Experience with Intel Agilex, Arria 10, and Max 10.
Experience with Modelsim, Xilinx Vivado, Xilinx Model Composer, Synplicity, MATLAB, Altera Quartus, Altera DSP Builder, Simulink, HDL Coder.
IP creation and integration; FPGA DSP implementations.
Experience with bus functional models.
Full product life cycle experience (design, implementation, and test) of FPGA design.
Familiarity with test requirements for military electronics (extreme temperature testing).
Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines; DFA/DFM is a plus.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $144,200.00 - $216,400.00. The range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Long Term Incentives may be available for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
EEO Statement Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Sr Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer - R10186565
role at
Northrop Grumman Location: Plymouth, MN. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time. The Armament Systems Division of Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced FPGA Digital Design Engineer to support our Armament Systems business in Plymouth, MN. This position involves applying engineering techniques across all phases of military programs and developing advanced weapon systems of significant complexity and scope. Candidates should have demonstrated capabilities in the areas described below.
Responsibilities
Lead digital design teams of 3-4 members with varying skill levels.
Perform FPGA design, simulation, and documentation using product families such as Xilinx Kintex7, Virtex7, Zynq, Ultrascale, RFSoc and Altera Agilex, Arria 10, and Max 10.
Recognize and address unique design requirements such as safety and reliability architectures for military applications.
Ensure adherence to coding standards and revision control practices.
Review and critique designs created by peers and/or junior engineers.
Define development test plans and methods to ensure robust designs.
Define and develop specifications and test procedures.
Conduct testing using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, MATLAB, and FPGA debugging tools.
Significant involvement in field/on-site testing.
Analyze test data to determine design effects on electrical circuits for military applications.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to organize/prioritize tasks.
Collaborate effectively within a development team to understand system-level interdependencies and design constraints.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s Degree plus 6 years; or PhD plus 4 years.
Experience in FPGA design and development using VHDL or Verilog.
Experience with simulation tools.
Experience with setting and managing design constraints to meet critical timing requirements.
Experience with FPGA design verification using hardware verification and debugging tools.
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Experience creating and managing technical documentation such as architecture and interface control documents.
Experience in Hardware/Software integration.
Experience in a lead engineering role.
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with bus protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, JESD204B, CSI/MIPI.
VHDL is the preferred HDL.
Experience with digital implementations of DSP functions (low pass, bandpass, high pass filters, etc.).
Experience with Intel Agilex, Arria 10, and Max 10.
Experience with Modelsim, Xilinx Vivado, Xilinx Model Composer, Synplicity, MATLAB, Altera Quartus, Altera DSP Builder, Simulink, HDL Coder.
IP creation and integration; FPGA DSP implementations.
Experience with bus functional models.
Full product life cycle experience (design, implementation, and test) of FPGA design.
Familiarity with test requirements for military electronics (extreme temperature testing).
Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines; DFA/DFM is a plus.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $144,200.00 - $216,400.00. The range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Long Term Incentives may be available for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
EEO Statement Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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