Senior Principal Digital Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Develop, enhance, and maintain software on cutting-edge products and systems .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $149,300 - $223,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in VHDL programming, firmware development, and FPGA design while adhering to coding standards and validation processes. Proven ability to lead testing operations and collaborate effectively within a team in a Department of Defense environment.

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VHDL ProgrammingFirmware DevelopmentFPGA Design and TestingSchematic and Programmable Logic ToolsSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignDigital Design TestingStatic Timing AnalysisSignal Integrity AnalysisPower Utilization Analysis

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent Initiative

Tools & Technologies

AMD/XilinxVivadoAltera/QuartusHigh-Speed OscilloscopesSignal Generators

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringSecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationAgile PracticesReal-Time Embedded FirmwareRadar TechnologiesElectronic Warfare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, enhance, and maintain software on cutting-edge products and systems
Contribute to enterprise-wide digital transformation using digital development tools and Agile practices
Design, verify, simulate, and test FPGAs
Utilize modeling and simulation tools to expedite firmware update development and testing
Develop test plans and implement rigorous testing and validation processes for digital designs
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
Analyze test data
Create engineering change orders and perform power utilization and signal integrity analysis
Support Systems Integration and Test operations
Lead on-site testing of digital designs
Manage timing, power, and I/O design constraints
Perform static timing analysis to meet critical performance targets
Work effectively within a development team to understand system-level interdependencies impacting circuit requirements and design constraints

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or related STEM Degree with 7 years of related experience
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; Secret Clearance is required to start
Must be able to maintain Secret Clearance for continued employment
5 years of experience with VHDL programming language
5 years of experience working in schematic and programmable logic tools such as AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, etc.
5 years of experience with firmware development: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance
Ability to work independently, taking initiative with minimal supervision while contributing to team success
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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 and 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business
No relocation assistance available