Engineer/ Principal Engineer Software - FPGA Developer

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in El Segundo, CA. This position will be a key member of the RAD team, focusing on FPGA development for high-performance digital hardware in military applications. You will support the application of cutting-edge commercial technologies—such as 5G communications, machine learning, and emerging wireless solutions—to operational military use cases, enabling advanced battle-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA designs for digital signal processing and data processing.
• Perform FPGA simulations and verify functional correctness.
• Execute place-and-route flows and optimize timing.
• Integrate and test systems in lab environments and SILs.
• Incorporate FPGA-SoC code to enable end-to-end functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and:
  • 2+ years of related engineering experience (Software Engineer), or
  • 5+ years of related engineering experience (Principal Software Engineer), or
  • Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0+ years (Software Engineer) or 3+ years (Principal Software Engineer) of related engineering experience, or
  • PhD in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain a final adjudicated Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period.
• Proven experience in:
  • FPGA development for DSP and data-processing applications.
  • Running simulations and performing place-and-route.
  • Lab/SIL integration and system bring-up.
  • Integrating FPGA-SoC code to enable device functionality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing active in-scope government clearance.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Knowledge of machine-learning accelerator design.
• Hands-on board bring-up, PCB layout review, and timing closure on multi-die platforms.

Benefits

At Northrop Grumman, we invest in the growth and well-being of all our employees. We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including:
  • Retirement and Savings Plan.
  • Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800 – $137,600.
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000 – $171,000.

The above salary ranges represent general guidelines. Base salary offers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.