Principal Engineer Digital FPGA/Sr. Principal Engineer Digital FPGA (Level 3/4)

Description

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

The Ground Systems Development Department (part of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector) in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a talented Principal Engineer Digital FPGA/Sr. Principal Engineer Digital FPGA (Level 3/4) to join our team in the development and integration of complex electronic test systems and electronic hardware units in support of space flight programs. This individual would act as a responsible design engineer (RDE) supporting digital development on our program.

The RDE responsibilities include FPGA and PCB: architecture design, detailed design, performing customer briefings/reviews, and hardware test. Primary deliverables are flight electronics test systems and satellite system operational ground-based hardware. 

The candidate will perform designs in a team environment with other engineering functions, including Ground Hardware Engineering, Flight Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Software Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to meet schedule and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with: 

• Design, integration, and test of Digital circuits

• FPGA development 

• PCBs/CCA design

• Electronic drawer/unit design

• Small to large electronic subsystems  

Some responsibilities include performing the following:

• Detailed Digital analysis at the component level

• FPGA design, functional simulation, and test vector creation

• PCB/CCA design, development, test, and integration

• Electronic Unit design, development, test, and integration

• Electronic Test System (Test Set) design, development, test, and post-delivery support

• Worst case performance analysis for critical Digital signals

• Developing and presenting design reviews for internal and external customers 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This position can be filled at level 3 or 4.

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

Principal Engineer Digital FPGA

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or another STEM degree from an accredited institution and 5+ years of engineering experience; OR +3 years of engineering experience with a STEM Master's degree; OR 0+ years of experience with a STEM PhD. degree

• Must have active SCI clearance (Required Day 1)

Basic Qualifications (Level 4):

Sr. Principal Engineer Digital FPGA

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or another STEM degree from an accredited institution and 9+ years of engineering experience; OR 7+ years of engineering experience with a STEM Master's degree; OR 4+ years of engineering experience with a STEM PhD. degree

• Design and test experience in electronics or digital technology

• Previous FPGA design experience

• Must have active SCI clearance (Required Day 1)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Design and test experience in Analog/RF and Digital technology

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Active DOD, SCI, or SSBI clearance