In this role, you will be responsible for research, requirements analysis and systems architecture, design, coding, test bench design, verification, synthesis and place, & route for our Command and Data Handling (CD&H) products.
The qualified applicant will join the Electrical Engineering Avionics department that specializes in FPGA/ASIC for space applications.
Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Digital Engineer

9 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with a PhD
* Experience with VHDL design or Advanced /verification for FPGA's
* Must have hands on experience with VHDL within the past 3 years
* Well versed in VHDL design for an aerospace environment or space application
* Proficient in FPGA design flow including items such as RTL/gate level simulation, synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, and power analysis
* Experience with translating system requirements into programmable logic requirements, design documents, and test specifications
* Proven experience defining architectures or team leadership
* US Citizen
* Must possess an active/current Top-Secret/SCI at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with DSP, MATLAB, and SimuLink
* Experience with VHDL design for Software Defined Radios
* Experience with Xilinx and Microchip (RTG4) devices.
* Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools: Vivado, Quartus, QuestaSim.
* Knowledgeable in FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure.
* 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
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Salary Range: *$133,000 - $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.