Manager Digital Engineering 1

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 199,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonuses

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is looking for a Digital Engineering Manager in San Diego, CA. This role involves leading a team of digital/VHDL engineers and managing various communications systems projects including F-35 and F-22.

The ideal candidate has a strong STEM background, significant experience in digital engineering, and possesses an active Secret Clearance. In addition to technical skills, the role emphasizes staff management and cultivating a positive work environment.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with competitive salary ranges based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in digital and VHDL engineering.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Ability to manage staffing and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–15 engineers in digital engineering projects.
• Coordinate staffing, recruiting, and performance reviews.
• Cultivate an inclusive workplace.

Skills

Digital and VHDL engineering

Written and communication skills

Independent work

Conflict resolution

Education

BS in related STEM field with 5+ years of experience

MS in related STEM field with 3+ years of experience

Tools

EDA tools: Vivado, Quartus, QuestaSim

FPGA: AMD/Xilinx

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel Requirements

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Overview

At Northrop Grumman, we design and sustain mission‑enabling solutions for global security. We are seeking a Digital Engineering Manager based in San Diego, CA to lead a team of approximately 10–15 digital/VHDL engineers in our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT) department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing, recruiting, training, performance reviews, promotions, salaries, HR adjustments, goal setting, career guidance, and counseling.
• Work 80% of the time on programs involving communications systems (F-35, F-22, CNI Production, Advanced Communications, or Small Forms Factors).
• Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace.
• Ensure employees’ work‑life balance is appropriate.
• Maintain adequate staff to execute program plans and support strategic growth.
• Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success and offer growth to individuals.
• Engage staff on an ongoing basis to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, and appropriate training.
• Execute the Enterprise review cycle.
• Manage compensation and career progression.
• Support the creation, updating, and maintenance of digital engineering processes.

Basic Qualifications

• BS + 5 years of experience in a related STEM field.
• MS + 3 years of experience.
• Significant direct experience in digital and VHDL engineering.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within groups.
• Ability to facilitate/mediate conflict resolution matters.
• Working knowledge of engineering development process, VHDL design and verification.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to work on site at Rancho Carmel facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field with 8+ years of technical experience.
• Current staffing on a program within the Communications Solutions (CS) Business Unit.
• Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader.
• Experience with VHDL design or advanced verification for FPGAs.
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx series including Versal, Zynq, Kintex, Ultrascale family.
• Experience with EDA tools: Vivado, Quartus, QuestaSim.
• Knowledgeable in FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure.
• Generation of test benches and support of formal VHDL verification.
• Experience with board‑level system debug using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience translating systems requirements into programmable logic requirements, design documents and test specifications.
• Hands‑on experience with DoD communications systems.
• Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership (IPT lead).
• Current direct program duties within F‑35, AC, or SF3C Operating Units.
• Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities.
• Familiarity with supply chain, procurement, logistics, and mission assurance.
• DOD Top Secret and SAR highly preferred.
• Knowledge of F‑35 and F‑22 communications systems and associated waveforms.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 – $199,600.00. Base salary consideration is based on scope, responsibility, experience, education, skill and market conditions.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off for vacation and personal business, overtime, shift differential, discretionary annual bonuses, and (for senior positions) long‑term incentives.

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.