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 Principal/Sr. Principal Design Systems Engineer with demonstrated ability to lead development of new technologies to support our innovative MDA team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies.
What You'll Get to Do:
As a Design Systems Engineer, you will have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that is collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. We're asking: are you ready to challenge the impossible and define possible?
Roles and Responsibilities:

This senior systems engineering role is expected to work across Forging Armor program to define system functional and performance requirements and collaborate on verification/validation approaches.
* The system engineer shall be expected to work with internal customers, scientists and engineers.
* Lead the trade study definition, metrics development and evaluations for the use of novel technologies to aid in the development of support tools and target transformational computing systems.
* Working with the SEIT Lead, they will lead, establish, and enforce the adoption of standard processes, configuration management, and good engineering practices.
* Support the implementation of digital and mixed system architectures and algorithms
* Collaborate with Systems Engineering on architectural studies
* Review designs and analysis.
This position is contingent on clearance.
This position will serve on-site in Linthicum / Annapolis Junction, MD.
This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level. Qualifications for each level below.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of digital engineering experience using industry standard simulation tools; 3 years with an MS degree; 0 years with PhD.
* Design, development, creation, and modification of digital logic designs implemented in FPGA, or ASIC flow.
* Simulation and verification of Digital Logic designs, requirements, and supporting validation at the system level.
* Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools.
* Experience with ASIC Specification generation and verification.
* This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience.
* Design, development, creation, and modification of digital logic designs implemented in FPGA, or ASIC flow.
* Simulation and verification of Digital Logic designs, requirements, and supporting validation at the system level.
* Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools.
* Experience with ASIC Specification generation and verification.
* This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications of Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

Experience with DSP, MATLAB, and SimuLink
* Experience with the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tool Quartus.
* Experience with board or system level debug using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
* Generation of Test Benches and support of formal VHDL Verification.
* Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance per business requirements.
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Salary Range: $102,400 - $160,900
Salary Range 2: *$127,000 - $199,600
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.