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A VHDL Programmer is responsible for designing, coding, testing, and debugging digital circuits using VHDL (VHSIC Hardware Description Language). They typically work with FPGA or ASIC design, implementing hardware logic for various applications. Their tasks include writing VHDL code, simulating designs to verify functionality, and optimizing performance for real-world use. VHDL Programmers often collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate digital systems efficiently.

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To thrive as a VHDL Programmer, you need a solid understanding of digital logic design, FPGA or ASIC design principles, and proficiency with VHDL language, often supported by a degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Familiarity with development tools like ModelSim, Vivado, Quartus, and simulation or synthesis software, as well as relevant industry certifications, is highly useful. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies enable effective design, verification, and troubleshooting of hardware systems to meet project requirements and deadlines.

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Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$119.60 - $179.40/hr

Other

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 368 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software and Digital (SWDT) Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. This position is based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll Get To Do:

As a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer within the SWDT Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using the latest Digital development tools, and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The new team member will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Design, verification, simulation and testing of FPGAs.
  • Utilize modeling and simulation tools to expedite development and testing of firmware updates.
  • Develop test plans and implement rigorous testing and validation processes for digital designs to ensure functionality, performance and security requirements are met.
  • Adhere to coding standards, revision control practices, and peer review procedures.
  • Conduct tests using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, and FPGA debugging tools, and analyze test data.
  • Create engineering change orders and perform fundamental types of analysis (i.e., power utilization, signal integrity, etc.).
  • Providing support for Systems Integration and Test operations.
  • Lead on-site testing of digital designs.
  • Manage design constraints (timing, power, I/O) and perform static timing analysis to meet critical performance targets.
  • Use strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies that impact circuit requirements and design constraints.

“This position may be filled as a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer based on the qualifications listed below.”

“This position is contingent on contract award and funding.”

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Digital Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related STEM Degree with 5 years of related experience.
  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Current/Active Secret Clearance is required. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with VHDL programming language.
  • Must have 5 years of experience working in schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision while contributing to team success.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with firmware development: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Digital Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related STEM Degree with 8 years of related experience.
  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Current/Active Secret Clearance is required. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with VHDL programming language.
  • Must have 5 years of experience working in schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision while contributing to team success.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with firmware development: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering (MSCE), Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or related STEM Degree with 8+ years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of timing constraints and achieving timing closure.
  • Experience in real-time embedded firmware development knowledge of Radar, Electronic Warfare, or Space technologies.
  • Proficiency with schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, etc.
  • Proficiency in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
  • Experience working in a lab/testing environment.

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