Principal Digital Design Engineer — Radar Defense FPGA

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves designing and developing digital hardware products and testing various electronic systems. Candidates must have a relevant degree along with years of digital electronics design experience. The position includes significant leadership responsibilities and a focus on prototyping and debugging complex systems. Benefits include competitive salaries and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of digital electronics design experience for Principal level, or 8+ years for Sr. Principal.
• Experience in simulation, test, and integration of digital circuits.
• Ability to lead projects and translate specifications into requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop digital hardware products.
• Test a variety of electronic equipment and systems.
• Lead projects with team members depending on the role level.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Hands-on prototyping and debugging

Project leadership

Documentation revision control

Familiarity with FPGAs and embedded processors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Mentor Designer

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves designing and developing digital hardware products and testing various electronic systems. Candidates must have a relevant degree along with years of digital electronics design experience. The position includes significant leadership responsibilities and a focus on prototyping and debugging complex systems. Benefits include competitive salaries and relocation assistance.