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Principal FPGA Digital Engineer - 3

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$108,200 - $162,400

This engineer will design, integrate, and verify FPGA-based I/O and image-processing functionality for demanding aerospace and defense applications. Key work includes building test benches, executing simulation and hardware testing, analyzing timing and design constraints, and managing multiple FPGA bitstream configurations. The position involves close collaboration with senior FPGA specialists and multidisciplinary engineering groups, along with maintaining detailed design and verification documentation. It suits an experienced FPGA professional who is comfortable with AMD Xilinx platforms, VHDL or Verilog, Vivado-based workflows, interface protocols, and formal verification practices. Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance and support occasional travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ yearStrong FPGA/SoC design background with expertise in VHDL or Verilog and AMD Xilinx platformsProficiency with Vivado IDE, timing analysis, and design constraint managementExperience with MOSA interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, AXI4, UART) and simulation tools (Questa/ModelSim)Knowledge of verification methodologies (OSVVM or UVM preferred)Ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
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