CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging, and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial spanets.  For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions. Microelectronics Northrop Grumman

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 Staff Digital Design Engineer with demonstrated experienced ASIC/FPGA Digital Design Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME).  Ability to provide technical leadership of digital engineers in the development of new technologies to support our innovative team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies.  This position requires experience in applying Electrical Engineering practices to all phases of FPGA/ASIC designs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Will be recognized as SME in digital design engineering, FPGA and/or ASIC design/ implementation, and new technology development
• This role involves direct work as overseeing/leading/collaborating on Digital designs involving FPGA, ASIC, Digital Subsystems Design and Architecture for teams involved in a diversity of design activities and applications.
• Can Lead a digital design team of 3-4 of engineers of carrying skill level.
• Supports staffing and recruiting needs as required
• Work with peers and leads in building strategies to address critical skills pipeline leveraging individual expertise and training opportunities. This would cover VHDL/FPGA, embedded Firmware, Digital board design and subsystems architecture. Develop appropriate technical training / work options; and improve team performance.
• Partner with program management and other engineering leads to maintain program execution, tracking metrics, communication and continuous improvement.
• Support and maintain Digital engineering processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry and company standards, requirements, and best practices
• Provides technical guidance related to process and training to staff

This position will serve 100 on-site in Linthicum and/or Annapolis Junction, MD.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience or a PhD with 7 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously. 
• Demonstrated success working well within a team environment and adapting quickly to change. 
• Knowledge of System Verilog, Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Experience with industry standard FPGA design implementation tools for IP integration, PnR, CDC such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and QuestaSim.
• Full product life cycle (requirements, design, implementation and test) of FPGA Design and/or ASIC Design.
• Experience with ASIC/FPGA design verification using hardware verification and debugging tools
• Time management skills and a proven ability to follow through with commitments. 
• Strong written, oral communication, and organizational skills. 
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in STEM, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Xilinx and Intel FPGA technology.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (JIRA, Confluence). 
• Experience with industry standard ASIC front-end design tools for synthesis, LEC, CDC.
• Experience with Verification IP integration and/or development.
• Experience with a coverage-driven verification methodology from planning through closure.
• Experience with STA constraints generation and timing closure.
• Experience with bus functional models
• Active security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,100.00 - $253,700.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.