Principal​/Sr. Principal Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - R10212570-3

Principal/Sr. Principal Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - R-3

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Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: A US Government security clearance per customer requirements. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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 spirit enables us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history.

• Perform design and development of complex high‑speed digital circuit card assemblies integrating FPGAs and microprocessors through high‑speed serial networks.
• Take designs from concept through schematic capture, layout, assembly, debug, and production test.
• Collaborate with peers and other engineering disciplines in the planning, design, and prototyping of complex digital systems.
• Identify and implement risk reduction activities for your projects.
• Interface with vendors and contractors.
• Advise others through design reviews and implementation of industry best practices.
• Work under general direction to independently determine and develop viable solutions.
• Define system and CCA‑level specifications from dynamic, loose requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience.
• Full custom circuit card design cycle (concept through production) experience involving FPGAs, DDR memory, high‑speed serdes, and microprocessors.
• Experience defining interfaces with software teams for microprocessors/microcontrollers.
• Hands‑on use of laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, DMM, BERT scopes, network analyzers, and signal analyzers.
• Ability to solder and modify prototypes to prove a working design.
• Ability to create test plans and assembly instructions.
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary level of US Government security clearance per customer requirements.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Schematic capture and layout using Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools.
• High‑speed digital signal integrity simulation using Hyperlynx, HFSS, or ADS.
• Experience developing embedded software and software using C, C++.
• Experience RTL development using System Verilog.
• Familiarity with AMD FPGAs and design tools.
• Project leadership.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.