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Intel Process Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

MEMS Engineer

Itasca, IL · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Other desirable background experiences include MEMS processing and acoustics. Candidate will be ... Intel Capital, Microsoft's M12, Applied Ventures, Bosch Ventures, the Amazon Alexa Fund, and ...

MEMS Engineer

Itasca, IL · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Other desirable background experiences include MEMS processing and acoustics. Candidate will be ... Intel Capital, Microsoft's M12, Applied Ventures, Bosch Ventures, the Amazon Alexa Fund, and ...

Other desirable background experiences include MEMS processing and acoustics. Candidate will be ... Intel Capital, Microsoft's M12, Applied Ventures, Bosch Ventures, the Amazon Alexa Fund, and ...

LLRF FPGA Design Engineer

Batavia, IL · On-site

$111K - $146K/yr

Real-time high-speed signal processing and control systems design using FPGA's * Develop model ... Firmware development with VHDL/Verilog using Intel/Xilinx FPGA's/Tools * Experience in logic ...

SOC/Incident Report Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$112K - $139K/yr

... threat intel, and anomaly patterns. 4. Maintains and improves alerting fidelity to reduce false ... of-custody processes and ensure forensic data integrity for potential legal or compliance ...

... threat intel, and anomaly patterns. 4. Maintains and improves alerting fidelity to reduce false ... of-custody processes and ensure forensic data integrity for potential legal or compliance ...

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How much do intel process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for intel process engineer in Illinois is $89,167.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,200.00 and $99,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the primary day-to-day responsibilities of an Intel Process Engineer?

As an Intel Process Engineer, your daily tasks typically involve monitoring and optimizing semiconductor manufacturing processes, analyzing yield data to identify improvements, and troubleshooting equipment or production issues. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to implement process changes and support technology transfers. The role often requires hands-on work in cleanroom environments and active participation in meetings focused on continuous improvement. This dynamic environment provides opportunities to drive real impact on product quality and creates a strong foundation for career growth within Intel’s technical ladder or leadership tracks.

What is an Intel Process Engineer job?

An Intel Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining semiconductor manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality and efficient production of Intel's microchips. They work closely with design, equipment, and manufacturing teams to improve yield, resolve defects, and implement new process technologies. The role involves data analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and product performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Intel Process Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intel Process Engineer, you need a strong background in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field, often with at least a bachelor's degree or higher. Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication tools, process simulation software, and statistical process control (SPC) systems is critical. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in cross-functional teams. These competencies ensure efficient process optimization, yield improvement, and successful collaboration in Intel’s fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Intel Process Engineer jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Intel Process Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Intel Process Engineer job openings in Illinois as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 42% Full Time, 47% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,167 per year, or $42.9 per hour.
Principal/ Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer

Principal/ Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Rolling Meadows, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 338 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

105th of 516 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman Space Systems has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career with Northrop Grumman Space Systems today!
Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are seeking a talented FPGA Design engineer with signal processing experience to join our growing team in Rolling Meadows, IL.
As an FPGA Design Engineer, you will join our diverse team and be responsible for research, requirements analysis and systems architecture, design, coding, test bench design, verification, synthesis and place & route for our digital signal processing products. You will be working with digital subsystem and circuit card designs that utilize the latest FPGA technologies from all major vendors and device families including Xilinx, Intel (Altera), and Microsemi (Actel) and support high speed interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces. Your expertise in digital signal processing, modeling and simulation, and circuit level design and test are desired for this position.
This position will be filled as a level 3 or level 4.
Basic Qualifications
  • Principal FPGA Design Engineer (Level 3): Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum 5 years (or MS and 3+ years, or a PhD) of FPGA/ASIC design experience.
  • Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer (Level 4): Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum 8 years (or MS and 6+ years, or PhD +3 years) of FPGA/ASIC design experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog
  • -Proficiency in High level synthesis (Xilinx Vivado HLS AND/OR Mentor Catapult HLS) with C++
  • Expertise achieving timing closure on dense FPGA designs
  • Working knowledge of DSP structures and techniques
  • Proficient in Python, C or other scripting languages
  • Extensive experience generating test benches
  • Proficient in FPGA design flow including items such as RTL/gate level simulation, synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, and power analysis
  • Experience with FPGA simulation tools to verify performance of complex RTL blocks
  • Experience with Xilinx or Intel/Altera FPGA architectures and design tools
  • Soft skills to include: Adaptive, creative, collaborative, comfortable working independently, enjoys solving difficult problems while communicating with all levels of an organization internally and externally
  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance with SCI

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current or Active Top Secret with SCI/SAP security clearance
  • Extensive experience implementing Digital Signal or Image Processing algorithms on FPGAs
  • Extensive experience with high-speed interfaces: Ex. AXI, PCIe, Xilinx Aurora, JESD, 10G Ethernet, etc.
  • Working knowledge of SDR platforms and architectures
  • Extensive experience developing FPGA algorithms for SoC based architectures
  • Experience developing FPGA/SW interfaces and controls
  • Experience developing and prototyping in MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience debugging down to the hardware level & experience using Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Digital Oscilloscopes and Embedded FPGA
  • Debugging tools.
  • Experience and knowledge developing requirements for FPGA-based products
  • Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools: Mentor Graphics ModelSim/QuestaSim, Synplify, Xilinx ISE/ Vivado, Intel Quartus, Altera SOPC Builder, Altera Qsys, DSP Builder.
  • Experience working with or developing test benches using SystemVerilog and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
  • -Familiarity with revision control, documentation, planning, and review systems similar to GIT/SVN/ClearCase, DOORS, Jira/Rally/ClearQuest

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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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