Associate Engineer / Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - R10217912 jobs in United States
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Northrop Grumman · 2 weeks ago

Associate Engineer / Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - R10217912

Northrop Grumman is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. They are seeking an Associate Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to perform design and development of complex high-speed digital circuit card assemblies and collaborate with engineering teams on the planning and prototyping of digital systems.

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Responsibilities

Perform design and development of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies integrating FPGAs and microprocessors through high-speed serial networks
Take designs from concept through schematic capture, layout, assembly, debug, and production test
Collaborate with peers and other engineering disciplines in the planning, design, and prototyping of complex digital systems
Identify and implement risk reduction activities for your projects
Interface with vendors and contractors
Advise others through design reviews and implementation of industry best practices
Work under general direction to independently determine and develop viable solutions
Define system and CCA level specifications from dynamic, loose requirements

Qualification

FPGA designHigh speed digital designSchematic captureLaboratory test equipmentEmbedded software developmentC/C++ programmingSignal integrity simulationProject leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Completed Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Hands on use of laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes and function generators
Ability to solder and modify prototypes to prove a working design
Ability to create test plans and assembly instructions
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary level of US Government security clearance per customer requirements
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience
Hands on use of laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes and function generators
Ability to solder and modify prototypes to prove a working design
Ability to create test plans and assembly instructions
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary level of US Government security clearance per customer requirements

Preferred

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full custom circuit card design cycle (concept through production) experience involving FPGAs, DDR memory, high speed serdes, and microprocessors
Experience defining interfaces with software teams for microprocessors/microcontrollers
Experience with test equipment such as DMM, BERT scopes, network analyzers and signal analyzers
Schematic capture and layout using Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools
High speed digital signal integrity simulation using Hyperlynx, HFSS, or ADS
Experience developing embedded software and software using C, C++
Experience RTL development using SystemVerilog
Familiarity with AMD FPGAs and design tools
Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Project leadership

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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