Engineer/ Principal Engineer Software - FPGA Developer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a skilled Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer to join the team in El Segundo, CA. This critical role involves designing and optimizing high-performance digital hardware, specifically for military applications. Applicants should have strong proficiency in FPGA development and an understanding of cutting-edge technologies like machine learning.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree and relevant experience, with a competitive salary range of $91,800 - $171,000 based on experience. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and comprehensive compensation packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience required.
• Master's degree or PhD with corresponding experience considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA designs for signal and data processing.
• Verify FPGA functional correctness through simulations.
• Integrate and test systems in lab environments.

Skills

FPGA Development

Digital Signal Processing

Hardware Description Languages

Machine Learning Knowledge

System Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

FPGA Development Tools

Simulation Tools

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance

Required for start: No. Clearance type: None.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Description

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. We seek 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications – Software Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Basic Qualifications – Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; or PhD in a STEM discipline with at least 0 years of experience.
• 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, and 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.

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Total Rewards Program provides 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.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00. Salary is based on scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience.

EEO Statement

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.