RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Interim SecretTRAVEL: No 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Digital Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software and Digital (SWDT) Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Digital/Senior Principal Digital Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.
As a Principal/Senior Principal Digital Engineer within the SWDT Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using the latest Digital development tools, and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.
*Roles and Responsibilities: *

• Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite development and testing of firmware updates.

• Develop test plans and implement rigorous testing and validation processes for digital designs to ensure functionality, performance and security requirements are met.

• Adhere to coding standards, revision control practices, and peer review procedures.

• Conduct tests using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, and FPGA debugging tools, and analyze test data.

• Create engineering change orders and perform fundamental types of analysis (i.e. power utilization, signal integrity, etc.).

• Providing support for Systems Integration and Test operations.

• Lead on-site testing of digital designs.

• Manage design constraints (timing, power, I/O) and perform static timing analysis to meet critical performance targets.

• Use strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies that impact circuit requirements and design constraints.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Digital Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required

• Interim Do

D Secret Clearance required:

• 5 years of experience with VHDL programming language

• 5 years of experience working in schematic and programmable logic tools such as Altera/Intel Quartus, Vivado, etc.

• 5 years of experience with firmware development: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required

*Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Digital Engineer: *

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required

• Interim Do

D Secret Clearance required:

• 8 years of experience with VHDL programming language

• 8 years of experience working in schematic and programmable logic tools such as Altera/Intel Quartus, Vivado, etc.

• 8 years of experience with firmware development: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in real-time embedded firmware development knowledge of Radar, Electronic Warfare, or Space technologies

• Proficiency with schematic and programmable logic tools such as Altera/Intel Quartus, Vivado, etc.

• Proficiency in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

• Experience working in a lab/testing environment

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00The 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.