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Principal FPGA/ASIC Engineer - Level 3

Northrop GrummanGilbert, AZFull-time$79,300 - $118,900

The Principal FPGA/ASIC Engineer supports the creation of reliable digital electronics for aerospace and space missions in Gilbert, Arizona. Responsibilities span requirements interpretation, system architecture, RTL/HDL development, verification, synthesis, place-and-route, and laboratory debugging. The position is intended for an experienced engineer familiar with FPGA design flows and the constraints of space applications. It would suit someone who enjoys solving complex hardware problems and collaborating across design, verification, and systems functions. Candidates should be prepared to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance and travel occasionally.

Requirements

Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years of FPGA design experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or Ph.D. with 1+ yearPrior HDL design work in aerospace or space applicationsProficiency in complete FPGA design flow including RTL simulation, synthesis, place & route, timing analysis, and power analysisIndustry experience with FPGA design, simulation and verification and validationAbility to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearanceExperience with EDA tools such as Xilinx, Mentor Graphics, or Synplify
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Listed April 15, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Northrop Grumman

2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.