FPGA Digital Engineering Manager

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a FPGA Digital Engineer - Manager 2 to lead a 10–15 person team of FPGA designers and digital architects in Linthicum, MD. You will guide full lifecycle design activities, from system design through production, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and experience with FPGA design, DSP techniques, and collaboration across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in STEM with relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading a team of engineers on FPGA/digital design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a digital technology design group of 10–15 FPGA designers and digital architects.
• Provide project and technical oversight for design activities within the group.
• Handle manpower planning, staffing, and performance management.
• Collaborate with program management for staffing and budget alignment.
• Develop proposal inputs and support bids with technical content.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

FPGA design

Team leadership

DSP design

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a FPGA Digital Engineer - Manager 2 to lead a 10–15 person team of FPGA designers and digital architects in Linthicum, MD. You will guide full lifecycle design activities, from system design through production, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and experience with FPGA design, DSP techniques, and collaboration across programs.