As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnelnavigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately20% of Northrop Grumman’s100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop GrummanSkillBridge Programis an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Theprogram is an opportunity for service memberspreparing for civilian careersto gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days.The SkillBridgeProgram is open to all ranks and experience levels.SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities forSkillBridge Program participationare:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program(SkillBridge)utilizingthe DoDI guidance forSkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals,Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals–Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service.This program is specifically designed to offerhands-onexperiencethat result in the potential toconvertto a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participantswill serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives- Service Members who complete theSkillBridgeprogram will behighly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program providescomprehensivehands-onexperience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome– Offerservice-members preparing for civilian careersa rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
SkillBridgeEligibility:
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within12 monthsof separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended orparticipatedin an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander(first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command)written authorization and approval toparticipateinSkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
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IMPORTANT– Please SkillBridge PrescreenbyJoining the Military / Veteran Talent Network
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software and Digital (SWDT) Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. This position is based out of Linthicum, MD.
What You’ll Get To Do:
As a Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer within the SWDT Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using the latest Digital development tools, and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The new team member will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Design, verification, simulation and testing of FPGAs.
Utilize modeling and simulation tools to expedite development and testing of firmware updates.
Develop test plans and implement rigorous testing and validation processes for digital designs to ensure functionality, performance and security requirements are met.
Adhere to coding standards, revision control practices, and peer review procedures.
Conduct tests using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, and FPGA debugging tools, and analyze test data.
Create engineering change orders and perform fundamental types of analysis (i.e. power utilization, signal integrity, etc.).
Providing support for Systems Integration and Test operations.
Lead on-site testing of digital designs.
Manage design constraints (timing, power, I/O) and perform static timing analysis to meet critical performance targets.
Use strong interpersonal skills to