We've developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance. During this program you will be working on-site in an entry to mid-level role. You will be receiving on-the-job training 40 hours per week.
DoD SkillBridge Overview:
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

During this program you will be on-site at a Northrop location performing an internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. You'll have on-the-job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the high potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NG.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
SkillBridge Eligibility:

Has served at least 180 days on active duty
* Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
* Will receive an honorable discharge
* Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
* Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
* Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Location:
All SkillBridge Opportunities are located in Linthicum/Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities will include:

Work with interdisciplinary teams on research, design, and development for advanced digital designs and subsystems
* Support the design and implementation of digital FPGA designs, including Firmware architecture and DSP algorithms
* Collaborate with design leadership and systems, verification, software, hardware teams to design and implement digital subsystem solutions
* Review designs and analysis, create subsystem requirement specifications and manage change during development process
* Proven ability to drive complex technical problems to closure, meet schedule and budget, may lead a team.
* Provide direction and oversight to internal and external design teams developing processor subsystems and components such as Custom Chassis, Backplanes, Single Board Computers, Multi-chip Modules, SiPs, SoCs, ASICs, and FPGAs. Perform integration and test for subsystems and modules.
* Design and model specific aspects of advanced digital subsystems (e.g. power, throughput, cooling, storage, boot, IO latency and bottlenecks) with analysis and remediation to drive down risks and achieve performance objectives
* Driven mindset fostering continuous learning, applying and driving improvement in internal engineering processes and flow.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Digital Engineer:

Bachelor's degree 5 years of software engineering experience, or 3 years of experience with a Masters degree, or 0 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
* Development and optimization experience in at least one of the following: Embedded Microprocessors, FPGA, Microelectronic Modules or Digital Signal Processing Algorithms
* Experience in FPGA design with VHDL, AMD/Xilinx or Intel/Altera devices and EDA tools like Vivado, Questa, Quartus.
* Ability to be cleared to special access programs.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Digital Engineer:

Bachelor's degree 9 years of software engineering experience, or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree, or 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
* Development and optimization experience in at least one of the following: Embedded Microprocessors, FPGA, Microelectronic Modules or Digital Signal Processing Algorithms
* Experience in FPGA design with VHDL, AMD/Xilinx or Intel/Altera devices and EDA tools like Vivado, Questa, Quartus.
* Ability to be cleared to special access programs.
Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.
* Experience developing electronic subsystems, circuit boards, ASICs and/or FPGAs for aerospace and defense applications
* Demonstrated expertise in field (e.g. journal published, patents)
* Additional Domain knowledge and experience in some of the following or similar areas: Processing, RF Sensors such as Radar, Communications, Digital Receivers, Direct Digital Waveform Generation, Software Defined Radio, EA/ESM systems, EO/IR Sensors, Sonar and Acoustic Sensors, AI & ML, Multi-chip Modules, System in a Package, Hardware Emulation, Digital Twins, High Speed Interfaces or Embedded Networking
* Experience in leading and mentoring a team, design reviews and analysis.
* Experience with DSP algorithm development with MATLAB, and SimuLink.
* Experience with digital architecture, FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure, Formal Verification, Agile process, CI/CD design flow.
* Experience with board or system level integration, test and debug using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, MATE, Signal and Logic Analyzers.
* Ability to be cleared to special access programs.
Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.