FPGA Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$91,800 - $170,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman – Cincinnati (Xetron), part of the Mission Systems sector, seeks cleared or clearable FPGA Engineers to develop sensor, communication, and cyber systems for military and intelligence customers. The position may be filled at the Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Engineer (Level 3) level and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Engineers work on multidisciplinary teams developing specialized communication and sensing systems for U.S. intelligence customers and allies. Programs span requirements generation, hardware selection, software development, and system integration and test. Work includes researching and solving problems involving advanced waveform development, low-SWaP processing systems, specialized space communication payloads, and persistent signal surveillance systems. The role involves collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply-chain teams, as well as senior leadership and external partners. The Cincinnati site describes its culture as collaborative, with fast-moving programs and opportunities for ownership and visibility. Flexible work arrangements include 9/80 and 4/10 schedules. Training and learning opportunities support technical and personal growth. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance; travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

For Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or a related Engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in one of those disciplines with 0 years of experience.
For Principal Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or a related Engineering discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in one of those disciplines with 3 years of experience.
Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on cross-discipline teams.
Advanced knowledge of VHDL.
Experience implementing designs with FPGA manufacturers such as Xilinx, Microsemi, Lattice, or Intel/Altera.
Experience simulating VHDL designs using ModelSim, QuestaSim, or comparable simulators.
Proficiency with MATLAB or Octave.
Experience with GNU Radio or software-defined radios.
Experience with wireless digital communication systems, particularly modern digital modulation techniques and modem design.
Familiarity with RADAR and EW signal-processing algorithms.
Familiarity with RF receiver development, including system link budget and sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband conversion and processing.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
Proficiency with MATLAB focused on digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of sensor, communication, and cyber systems for military and intelligence customers.
Work as part of multidisciplinary teams implementing specialized communication and sensing systems.
Participate in program phases including requirements generation, hardware selection, software development, and system integration and test.
Research and solve problems involving advanced waveform development, low-SWaP processing systems, specialized space communication payloads, and persistent signal surveillance systems.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply-chain teams, as well as senior leadership and external partners.

Benefits

401(k) matching.
Health insurance coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Training and learning opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 and 4/10 schedules.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Depending on position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.