Staff FPGA Digital Design Engineer

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 Defense Systems we have an opening for a Staff FPGA Digital Design Engineer supporting our Armament Systems business located in Plymouth, MN. The Armament Systems division of Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced FPGA Digital Design Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME). This position requires applying engineering techniques on developing advanced weapon systems of significant complexity and scope. This position requires experience in applying Electrical Engineering practices to all phases of military programs. Candidates should have demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: Will be recognized as SME in digital signal processing, FPGA design/implementation, and new technology development. Key member of a team with leadership of/responsibility for, and some level of corresponding authority over, programmable logic development within the business unit/division. Can lead digital design teams of 3-4 team members of varying skill levels. Perform FPGA design, simulation, and documentation using product families such as Xilinx Kintex7, Virtex7, Zynq, Ultrascale, RFSoc and Altera Agilex, Arria 10, and Max 10. Is proficient at recognizing the unique design requirements such as safety and reliability architectures associated with military applications. Ensuring adherence to coding standards and revision control practices Can review and critique designs created by peers and/or junior engineers. Define development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved. Define and develop specifications and test procedures. Conduct testing of products using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, Matlab, and FPGA debugging tools. Significant involvement in field/on-site testing. Compiles and analyzes test data to determine design effects on electrical circuits for military applications. Strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks. Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies that impact circuit requirements and design constraints.