Engineer/ Principal Engineer Software - FPGA Developer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in El Segundo, CA. This position will be a key member of the RAD team. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a skilled FPGA Developer to design, implement, verify, and optimize high-performance digital hardware for a range of military applications. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in hardware description languages, a solid understanding of digital design theory, and hands-on experience with FPGA development tools and verification methodologies. You will support the application of cutting-edge commercial technologies—such as 5G communications, machine learning, and emerging wireless solutions—to operational military use cases, enabling advanced battle-management capabilities.
Requirements
- Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering
- Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with at least 0 years of experience
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
- Proven experience in: FPGA development for DSP and data-processing applications.
- Running simulations and performing place-and-route.
- Lab/SIL integration and system bring-up.
- Integrating FPGA-SoC code to enable the device.
Nice To Haves
- Existing Active In Scope Government Clearance
- M.S. or Ph.D. in a related field.
- Knowledge of machine-learning accelerator design.
- Hands-on board bring-up, PCB layout review, and timing closure on multi-die platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop FPGA designs for digital signal processing and data processing.
- Perform FPGA simulations and verify functional correctness.
- Execute place-and-route flows and optimize timing.
- Integrate and test systems in lab environments and SILs.
- Incorporate FPGA-SoC code to enable end-to-end functionality.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- group medical, dental and vision coverage
- life and disability insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
