Staff FPGA Digital Engineer - 5

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a   Staff   FPGA   Digital   Engineer   to   s upport the Electro - Optic s   (EO)   Group   within   the Launch Vehicles   business unit   in   Chandler, Arizona.  

As a Staff FPGA design engineer, you will apply advanced understanding and wide application of FPGA engineering principles, including mastery of methods and tools available for solving complex technical challenges. You will work closely with senior staff , ju nior staff ,   and   cross-disciplinary teams (hardware, algorithms, and software)   to p rovide technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.   The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is comfortable managing multiple diverse assignments.  

Responsibilities :  

• Lead resolution of design and integration challenges, drawing on advanced technical knowledge and wide application across disciplines.  

• Develop and execute high-level test benches to verify FPGA designs for functional correctness and timing requirements, managing configuration of multiple FPGA bitstream builds.  

• Generate, verify, and integrate IO and image processing HDL modules, including functions definitions, HDL coding, module-level simulation, and integration with device architecture.  

• Ensure compliance with internal design standards throughout the development lifecycle and mentor   less experienced   engineers.  

• Prepare, present, and maintain comprehensive design documentation including schematics, simulation results, and verification reports.  

• Stay abreast of evolving FPGA technologies, tools, and industry methodologies, demonstrating   mastery in methods and tools available for addressing technical issues.  

Basic   Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in   Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering ,   or related discipline from an accredited university and   12   years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and   10   years of experience; or a PhD and   8   year s   of experience.  

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance at the time of application.  

• Advanced background i n FPGA/SoC design,   with mastery in complex firmware development   using VHDL (preferred) or Verilog .  

• Extensive   experience with AMD   Xilinx   FPGAs and SoCs , with proficiency in managing   design constraints (timing, power, I/O) and performing static timing analysis to achieve critical performance targets .  

• Advanced proficiency   in development, verification, and debugging of   MOSA interfaces/buses (Ethernet, PCIe , AXI4, UART, and SDLC)  

• Mastery   with simulation tools (Questa / ModelSim ) and hardware debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).  

• Strong experience c reating and executing verification plans using simulation, analysis, and hardware   bench   test ing .  

• Deep knowledge   of   Open Source VHDL Verification Methodology (OSVVM) or Universal Verification Methodology (UVM). OSVVM preferred  

Preferred Qualifications :  

• MS or PhD in   Electrical Engin eering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.   

• Active   U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.  

• Experience with missile systems, seeker systems, or other high reliability, environmentally challenging electro optical applications.  

• Pr ior experience with   DoD missile defense programs and associated standards.  

• Direct e xperience with AMD Xilinx   Versal Gen 2 or Gen 1  

• Mastery   with both   Vivado   IDE and   Vitis Unified IDE .  

• Advanced expe rience designing, integrating, and verifying DDR memory interfaces (e.g., DDR3/DDR4/DDR5)   with   fabric-based controllers in FPGA designs .  

• Deep u nderstanding of embedded C/C++ programming for integration with processors/SoCs .  

• Knowledge of high-speed PCB design and signal integrity .  

• Strong experience with OSVVM   or UVM .  

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business ne

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