FPGA Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 – Cincinnati (aka Xetron) is part of the Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Our Northrop Grumman Cincinnati, Ohio small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both.

This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art. You and your team will wrestle with the next big problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation, sharing your expertise while learning from the expert next to you.

Remember when you were excited about getting to work because the challenge of the problem, the importance of the solution and the fun you had with your team? It's that kind of place! But don’t take my word for it. See for yourself! See why we receive comments on our YouTube Videos like “This company is insanely advanced” and “Wow. This is mind blowing.”

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Why This Role Is Exciting

• Mission‑Driven Work: Directly contribute to systems that safeguard nations and support critical national‑security objectives
• Rapid Growth Environment: Play a pivotal role on fast‑moving programs that are expanding quickly, giving you ownership and visibility
• Cross‑Functional Influence: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply‑chain teams, and become a trusted advisor to senior leadership and external partners

We are seeking cleared or clearable, FPGA Engineers to contribute to our sensor, communication, and cyber systems in Cincinnati, OH!

Engineers here are part of multi-disciplinary program teams implementing next-generation, specialized communication systems and sensing systems critical to US intelligence customers and allies. Team members conduct all phases of these programs, including requirements generation, hardware-selection, software development, and system integration and test.

Programs at Northrop Grumman in Cincinnati are engineering intensive, rapid-schedule jobs for diverse SIGINT/EW and Cyber applications. Research and solve problems in the areas of advanced waveform development, low size, weight, and power (low SWaP) processing systems, specialized space communication payloads, and persistent signal surveillance systems.

Our employees take advantage of Northrop Grumman’s flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 and 4/10 schedules. We offer training and learning opportunities supporting technical and personal growth in all business areas that benefit our customers. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including 401k matching!

Are you seeking a challenging role with a strong team? Come define possible with us in Cincinnati!

This position can be filled a the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications Engineer level (level 2)

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant experience; or MS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 0 years of experience
• VHDL or Verilog proficiency is required
• US Citizenship is required
• Active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer level (level 3)

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or MS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 3 years of experience
• VHDL or Verilog proficiency is required
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications both levels

• Experience on cross discipline teamsAdvanced Knowledge in VHDL
• Experience implementing designs with a variety of FPGA manufacturers (Xilinx, Microsemi, Lattice, Intel/Altera)
• Experience simulating VHDL designs, ModelSim, QuestaSim or comparable simulatorsProficient with MATLAB/Octave
• Experience with GNU Radio or software-defined radios
• Experience with wireless digital communication systems, in particular modern digital modulation techniques and modem design
• Familiarity with RADAR and EW signal processing algorithms
• Familiarity with RF receiver development, including system link budget and sensitivity analysis, ADC and receiver noise analysis, and baseband conversion and processing
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCIProficient with MATLAB, with a Digital Signal Processing focus

Primary Level Salary Range

$91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$113,900.00 - $170,900.00

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.