Manager, Digital Engineering

Northrop Grumman

. Lead people and technical performance for a team of 10–15 engineers .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $153,800 - $230,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FPGA, ASIC, and digital design processes while leading and mentoring engineering teams to achieve high performance and engagement. Proficient in managing project schedules, costs, and technical quality across multiple programs and initiatives.

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FPGA Design ManagementDigital Design Process ExpertiseTeam Leadership and MentoringProject ManagementDoD Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignASIC DesignSoC DesignVerification TestingRequirements AnalysisDigital Subsystem DesignDesign MethodologiesCost ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical Quality Oversight

Soft Skills

Team BuildingEmployee EngagementMentoringCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Program Access (SAP)

Industry Keywords

Digital TechnologiesEngineering ManagementProgram DevelopmentNew Business DevelopmentIRAD Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead people and technical performance for a team of 10–15 engineers
Provide functional oversight to FPGA, firmware, and digital design engineers working across multiple programs, IRAD initiatives, and new business capture opportunities
Support and adhere to standard design processes
Oversee cost, schedule, and technical quality for development, integration, and production programs
Support new business development and proposals
Develop and advance FPGA technology
Drive new design processes and determine more efficient design methodologies
Manage staffing and workload forecasting
Support employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring, career development, and training
Identify and train skills required to execute on programs
Recruit, source, onboard, performance-manage, and maintain contracts for contractors in the business area
Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Build diverse and inclusive teams with high engagement
Collaborate with Digital Management peers across FPGA Design 2 and the Digital Technologies Department
Collaborate across the business sector with varying levels of leadership to set and exceed program goals
Champion organizational change to achieve competitive advantage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM degree with 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD with 4 years of related experience
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain DoD Secret Clearance; Secret Clearance is required to start
Must be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
An Active Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) are required for continued employment
4 years of experience in management or leading employees and/or managing a project
7 years of experience in all areas of the Digital/FPGA Design process, from requirements analysis through verification testing
4 years of experience designing, leading, and managing FPGA design projects
Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM degree
Preferred: Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
Experience leading teams in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
Experience leading/managing FPGA, ASIC, SoC, and/or digital subsystem design projects
Knowledge of current digital technologies, including FPGA, ASIC, SoC, verification, and/or subsystem
Demonstrated proficiency in mentoring and ability to build highly engaged teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present knowledge effectively to varied audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on position
Shift differential may be available depending on position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business