Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical - Firmware (FPGA)

HDL Coding & Implementation

Develop synthesizable HDL code for FPGA-based designs

Implement interfaces such as PCIe, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet and Serial

Simulation, Verification and Validation

Create comprehensive test benches and simulation environment to verify FPGA

Perform functional, timing and synthesis-level simulations to ensure deterministic and reliable operation

Support hardware-in-the-loop and system-level integration testing with embedded processors and avionics systems

Participate in formal verification and validation activities

Synthesis, Place & Route, and Timing Closure functionality

Perform synthesis, implementation and timing closure using Vivado

Optimize resource utilization, power consumption, and performance through iterative design and analysis

Generate and review timing constraints to ensure reliable performance across all environmental conditions

Basic Qualifications:

Basic qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience

Digital circuit design experience, including simulation & schematic capture through test and integration

Prior hands-on prototyping and debug experience testing complex digital subsystems, such as complex circuit card development involving FPGAs, and/or embedded processors, and/or high-speed interfaces

Experience with AMD FPGAs and the Vivado tool

Experience with OVM/UVM Verification methodologies

Demonstrated ability to translate system performance and operational specifications into hardware requirements, design, and test specifications

Experience facilitating internal and customer collaboration to capture and enhance engineering artifacts

Demonstrated experience with the full product life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, and test)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10215607

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-03T20:24:00