FPGA Verification Engineer (Level 3 or 4)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.Join Northrop Grumman Eastern Region Engineering Team on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across space systems. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Digital Verification or Senior Principal Digital Verification Engineer for the development of digital subsystems and products. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Electronics & Payload is a leading global supplier of Space systems. The Digital Technology department develops subsystems and products to deliver advanced operational capabilities on schedule and under budget. In this position the Verification Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the correctness and functionality of digital designs, typically used in integrated circuits (ICs) or digital systems, before they are manufactured. Their primary task is to verify that the design meets the necessary specifications and operates as intended, identifying and correcting potential issues early in the design process. These digital systems digital subsystems can be used in radar, Electro Optical, Electronic Warfare and other sensor and processing applications.
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking Principal FPGA Verification Engineers or Sr. Principal FPGA Verification Engineers for our Linthicum, Maryland location. This position can be filled at either level depending upon years of experience and qualifications.
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work closely with design and other verification engineers and will utilize your knowledge of modern verification methods, tools and techniques.
Perform functional verification of register transfer level (RTL) code of a complex FPGA at block level and SOC level using VUnit.
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Development of testbench, tests, verification IP (VIP), verification models, coverage models, extensive simulation and debug, code coverage and functional coverage, generation and analysis of reports and metrics, documentation etc.
Develop a verification plan based on design specifications and requirements.
Analyze failures from test simulations, find the root causes of bugs, and work with designers to resolve issues
Automate and perform regression testing to ensure new changes don't break existing functionality
Ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the different teams as required to accomplish the design goals.
Basic Qualifications of Principal FPGA Verification Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; or a master's degree with 3 years of related experience; or a PhD with 0 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields
3 years of experience with FPGA verification using VUnit.
Experience with the use of various FPGAs or the development of HDL (Verilog, SystemVerilog and VHDL) code within the corresponding IDE
Must be a U.S. citizen
No clearance required to start, but must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance per business requirements
Experience developing test plans, participating in reviews, test development and RTL debug
Basic Qualifications of Sr. Principal FPGA Verification Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
Proficiency in hardware description languages (e.g., SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL).
Familiarity with industry-standard tools (e.g., Synopsys, Mentor Graphics).
3+ years of experience with FPGA verification using VUnit.
Digital subsystem, ASIC, FPGA and/or digital board development experience and knowledge essential
Candidate must have good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good oral and written presentation skills
Must be able to mentor and coach early career Engineers as needed
Must be a U.S. citizen
No clearance required to start, but must be able to obtain and maintain Secret or Top-Secret level security clearance, per business requirements
Experience developing test plans, participating in reviews, test development and RTL debug
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher and/or SCI eligibility
Experience with data structures, object-oriented programming languages and concepts
Experience with Verification IP integration and/or development
Experience with a coverage-driven verification methodology from planning through closure
Experience in creating comprehensive documentation of test cases, verification plans/methods, and test results for review and future reference.
Knowledge of industry standard bus or I/O interfaces
Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA)
Experience with VHDL Assertions
FPGA/ASIC design and/or development process experience
Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl, Makefile)
Knowledge of digital signal processing
Knowledge of working with Xilinx and MicroChip FPGAs (Kintex, Zynq ultrascale+, RTG4, etc)
Effective communication with systems and software teams for requirements, ICDs, handoffs, etc.
* Able to work effectively within a development team to understand system level inter-dependence and design constraints
Primary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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