RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

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.

Accomplish

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.

• 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.

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

  

Basic Qualifications:

• 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: I think there’s something that I gotta tell you

  • 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general