Sr. Principal Engineer ASIC
- Location:
- Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector, located in Manhattan Beach, California, is seeking a motivated candidate to join the Electronics and Payloads Directorate. The selected candidate will become an ASIC/FPGA Design and Verification Engineer at the Sr. Principal Level. The qualified applicant will work on digital designs for cutting edge space applications.
*Please be aware that this position will also be contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding.*
Primary responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Development of ASIC/FPGA architecture based on requirements
Development of RTL Design for digital systems
Perform simulation and emulation (lab integration), synthesis, timing analysis, logic equivalency check, etc
Development of verification plans and verification test benches using VHDL or System Verilog
Performing trace requirements as well as performing review and audits on the simulation test procedures and test environment
Basic Qualifications:
- STEM Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of engineering experience; or a STEM Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; or a STEM PhD. degree with 4+ years of experience
- Experienced in RTL (VHDL or Verilog) design for space applications
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on lab experience with testing of digital hardware is highly desired
- Experience with RTL design using Xilinx Vivado or Microchip Libero
- Experience in SystemVerilog/UVM methodology for verification
- Experience in DSP for Digital Communications design
- Experience in digital network design
- Active DoD Clearance or equivalent
*Please be aware that this position will also be contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding.*
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules: For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.