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Flexible Sensor Design Engineer Jobs in Washington

Structural Design Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$92K - $125K/yr

Prepare engineering and design documents, computations, and quantity estimates * Develop probable ... Flexible schedules * Robust career advancement, training, and growth opportunities * Diverse ...

The role As a Design Engineer, you will work on innovative UAV platforms, modifying and adapting ... Enjoy working in a highly flexible environment Note: We encourage you to apply even if you don't ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

Mobius is seeking a Missile Defense System Senior Systems Engineer. In this role you will support ... RF and EO/IR phenomenology, sensor design and performance modeling (e.g. Optical sensor link budget ...

The role As a Design Engineer, you will work on innovative UAV platforms, modifying and adapting ... Enjoy working in a highly flexible environment Note: We encourage you to apply even if you don't ...

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What is the difference between Flexible Sensor Design Engineer vs Wearable Device Engineer?

AspectFlexible Sensor Design EngineerWearable Device Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing facilities, R&D departmentsProduct development teams, R&D labs, manufacturing
Industry UsageSensor development, flexible electronics, IoT devicesWearable tech, health monitoring devices, fitness gadgets

Flexible Sensor Design Engineers focus on creating flexible, durable sensors used in various applications, while Wearable Device Engineers develop complete wearable products incorporating sensors. Both roles require similar technical backgrounds but differ in scope—sensor design versus full device development.

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FPGA Design Engineer Level 3/4 - Linthicum

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Linthicum, MD • On-site

$149K - $223K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop digital logic designs for space applications such as satellite command and control and sensor data processing

  • Design, develop, modify, and verify FPGA logic designs using Xilinx and Microsemi FPGA IDEs, including simulation and validation

  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop solutions and document design, analysis, and test reports


Northrop Grumman rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 368 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across space systems. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems, is currently seeking a Principal / Sr. PrincipalDigital Design Engineer for our Eastern Engineering team located in Linthicum, Maryland.
THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD WIN WITH AN ANTICIPATED START DATE OF JUNE 2026
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Develop digital logic designs for space applications such as satellite command and control and sensor data processing
  • Design, development, creation and modification of digital logic designs implemented with Xilinx and Microsemi FPGA IDEs
  • Simulation and verification of FPGA logic designs, compliance requirements, and supporting validation at the system level
  • Work with members of multi-functional teams to develop innovative solutions
  • Clear and effective communication to cross-functional team members
  • Documentation of design and analysis reports as well as test reports

Level 3 FPGA Design Engineer Basic Qualifications:
  • (Level 3 education requirements) Bachelors in STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree with 3 years of related experience, or a PhD with 0 years of related experience
  • Experience designing, architecting, and using various FPGAs in processor designs (knowledge of VHDL or other high level language a plus)
  • Experience defining and executing development test plans and/or methods
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

Level 4 FPGA Design Engineer Basic Qualifications:
  • (Level 4 education requirements) Bachelors in STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD with 3 years of related experience
  • Digital subsystem, ASIC, FPGA and/or digital board development experience and knowledge essential
  • Candidate must have good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good oral and written presentation skills
  • Must be able to mentor and coach early career Engineers as needed
  • Must be U.S Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret or Top-Secret level security clearance, per business requirements

Preferred Skills:
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience translating customer requirements into functional block diagrams that can be realized as FPGAs or other Digital Logic Circuit Card Assemblies
  • Strong experience with Matlab and Simulink modeling and programming
  • Develops detailed specifications from high level design goals and performs analysis of the hardware, system environment and design goals to enable selection and implementation of the desired system topology
  • Can clearly present assigned work at program technical reviews, proposals, or other technical meetings
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level inter-dependencies and design constraints
  • Conduct trade studies, identify and present alternate design options
  • Experience with Systems Engineering principles

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Primary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00
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. In addition, 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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 and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939