Staff Digital Engineer (FPGA or ASIC Design)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: 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.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.
Today's dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small - solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging, and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique "More than Moore" solutions. Microelectronics | Northrop Grumman
One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. MDA is seeking a Staff Digital Design Engineer with demonstrated experienced ASIC/FPGA Digital Design Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME). Ability to provide technical leadership of digital engineers in the development of new technologies to support our innovative team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies. This position requires experience in applying Electrical Engineering practices to all phases of FPGA/ASIC designs.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Will be recognized as SME in digital design engineering, FPGA and/or ASIC design/ implementation, and new technology development
This role involves direct work as overseeing/leading/collaborating on Digital designs involving FPGA, ASIC, Digital Subsystems Design and Architecture for teams involved in a diversity of design activities and applications.
Can Lead a digital design team of 3-4 of engineers of carrying skill level.
Supports staffing and recruiting needs as required
Work with peers and leads in building strategies to address critical skills pipeline leveraging individual expertise and training opportunities. This would cover VHDL/FPGA, embedded Firmware, Digital board design and subsystems architecture. Develop appropriate technical training / work options; and improve team performance.
Partner with program management and other engineering leads to maintain program execution, tracking metrics, communication and continuous improvement.
Support and maintain Digital engineering processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry and company standards, requirements, and best practices
Provides technical guidance related to process and training to staff
This position will serve 100% on-site in Linthicum and/or Annapolis Junction, MD.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience or a PhD with 7 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously.
Demonstrated success working well within a team environment and adapting quickly to change.
Knowledge of System Verilog, Verilog and/or VHDL.
Experience with industry standard FPGA design implementation tools for IP integration, PnR, CDC such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and QuestaSim.
Full product life cycle (requirements, design, implementation and test) of FPGA Design and/or ASIC Design.
Experience with ASIC/FPGA design verification using hardware verification and debugging tools
Time management skills and a proven ability to follow through with commitments.
Strong written, oral communication, and organizational skills.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications: