Principal/Sr. Principal Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication.

MDA is seeking a **Principal/Sr. Principal Electronic Hardware Design Engineer.** This position is located at Beavercreek **, OH.**

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Perform design and development of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies integrating FPGAs and microprocessors through high-speed serial networks
+ Take designs from concept through schematic capture, layout, assembly, debug, and production test
+ Collaborate with peers and other engineering disciplines in the planning, design, and prototyping of complex digital systems
+ Identify and implement risk reduction activities for your projects
+ Interface with vendors and contractors
+ Advise others through design reviews and implementation of industry best practices
+ Work under general direction to independently determine and develop viable solutions
+ Define system and CCA level specifications from dynamic, loose requirements

This position is Full time on site in Beavercreek, OH

**Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronic Hardware Design Engineer:**

+ Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience.
+ Full custom circuit card design cycle (concept through production) experience involving FPGAs, DDR memory, high speed serdes, and microprocessors
+ Experience defining interfaces with software teams for microprocessors/microcontrollers
+ Hands on use of laboratory test equipment such as: oscilloscopes, function generators, DMM, BERT scopes, network analyzers and signal analyzers
+ Ability to solder and modify prototypes to prove a working design
+ Ability to create test plans and assembly instructions
+ Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
+ Candidate must be a US Citizen
+ Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary level of US Government security clearance per customer requirements

**Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronic Hardware Design Engineer:**

+ Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience.
+ Full custom circuit card design cycle (concept through production) experience involving FPGAs, DDR memory, high speed serdes, and microprocessors
+ Experience defining interfaces with software teams for microprocessors/microcontrollers
+ Hands on use of laboratory test equipment such as: oscilloscopes, function generators, DMM, BERT scopes, network analyzers and signal analyzers
+ Ability to solder and modify prototypes to prove a working design
+ Ability to create test plans and assembly instructions
+ Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
+ Candidate must be a US Citizen
+ Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary level of US Government security clearance per customer requirements

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
+ Schematic capture and layout using Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools
+ High speed digital signal integrity simulation using Hyperlynx, HFSS, or ADS
+ Experience developing embedded software and software using C, C++ Experience RTL development using SystemVerilog
+ Familiarity with AMD FPGAs and design tools
+ Project leadership

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.

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