Staff FPGA/ASIC Design and Verification Engineer

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 seeking a motivated candidate to join the Electronics and Payloads Directorate as a Staff FPGA/ASIC Design and Verification Engineer. The selected applicant will become a pivotal part of the implementation of Digital Communication Designs for space applications. This position is based at our Space Park campus in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• VHDL design of ASIC and/or FPGA logic, with an emphasis in Digital Signal Processing

• FPGA/ASIC verification via simulation and emulation (lab testing), synthesis, timing analysis, and place and route for FPGA

• Developing and presenting design reviews for internal and external customers

• FPGA design for Space environment or Space Application

• Mentor and oversee a small team of design engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or another STEM Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with 14+ years of experience; or STEM Master's Degree with 12+ years of experience; or STEM PhD. Degree with 9+ years of experience

• 10 years of experience in RTL design using VHDL or Verilog for digital technology

• Previous experience in space applications

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

- Digital Signal Processing experience for digital communications

- Hands-on lab experience with testing of digital hardware is highly desired

- Familiar with UVM verification methodology

- Active Secret Clearance

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Salary Range: $177,100 USD - $265,700 USD

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.

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