Sr Principal Engineer Digital

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 156,400 - 234,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Digital based in Manhattan Beach, CA. This role involves developing complex digital hardware for spacecraft, alongside responsibilities like design verification and team collaboration.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field with over 8 years of experience in digital engineering. The position offers a salary range between $156,400.00 and $234,600.00, competitive benefits, and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field and 8+ years of experience in digital engineering.
• Design engineering experience in Circuit design and analysis.
• Experience in team environments and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop Conceptual Designs for digital hardware.
• Create Circuit Designs and analysis.
• Perform unit level verification.

Skills

Digital engineering

Circuit design and analysis

Digital communications

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Siemens Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Siemens EDA tools (HyperLynx)

Job description

Position Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: None. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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. Are you ready to take your career to the next level by challenging your knowledge and expertise of digital products? If your passion lies within Design Engineering and creating new digital products end to end, keep reading…

The Digital Products Department (part of NG Strategic Space Systems) in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a talented Sr. Principal Engineer Digital. This person will be required to (but not limited to) develop, test, and integrate complex digital hardware and support test systems for spacecraft flight programs. In addition, system and unit verification experience is desired for the candidate to perform adequately in programs. Please be aware that this position will also be contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop Conceptual Designs
• Create Circuit Designs and analysis
• Develop unit level Architecture, manufacturing, assembly and test
• Unit level verification
• Design Verification

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) field, 8+ years of relevant experience in digital engineering
• Master’s degree in STEM field with 6+ years of relevant experience in digital engineering
• 4+ years of relevant experience in digital engineering with PhD
• Design engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: Circuit design and analysis, Digital communications, Digital signal processing, Digital board design, digital board/unit verification
• Experience in working in an engineering environment dealing with design, manufacturing and hardware troubleshooting
• Experience in different stages of design reviews
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and/or program access
• Experience in working in a team environment
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering field
• Hands‑on lab experience
• 8+ years of design engineering experience listed above in Space Flight hardware or programs
• Network routing and/or switching applications
• Embedded processors
• Unit level verification experience of digital hardware for Aerospace application
• Experience in digital engineering analysis such as Power Distribution, Timing, interface compatibility, signal integrity and derating/stress
• Experience in hands‑on lab experience such as test labs working on test requirements, environmental test definitions
• Experience with PCB layout and tools – Siemens Mentor Graphics Xpedition design flows
• Experience with analysis using Siemens EDA tools (HyperLynx)
• Experience with captive financial security from program award and obtaining customer funding

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.