[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Northrop Grumman # 2027 Associate/ Digital Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows Full-time Operations Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Illinois-Rolling-Meadows/XMLNAME-2027-Associate--Digital-Engineer---Rolling-Meadows-IL_R10256394) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / 2027 Associate/ Digital Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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 employees are not only part of history, they are making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an Associate Engineer (Level 1) FPGA Digital Engineer to join our Software and Controls engineering team. Qualified candidate will get an opportunity to join a diverse group of engineers supporting our programs. Selected candidate will be a part of an innovative & fast-paced team that develops new products for the on-orbit Software Defined Radio (SDR) signal processing products for national assets that help to protect the country. Primary assignment will be the design, implementation, integration, and testing of FPGA algorithms for space systems. This includes working through all phases of a development program including requirements definition and refinement, requirement flow-down and allocation, design, coding, integration, lab testing, and verification. This is a 100% on-site position. ### Basic Qualifications Associate Digital Engineer (Level 1) Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, or related STEM degree and related engineering experience. Experience with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) Experience with Python or similar scripting language Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required) Degital Engineer (Level 2) Masters degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, or related STEM degree and related engineering experience. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience with high-speed digital interfaces Experience with modelling algorithms in Matlab Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms in FPGAs Experience with Systems on Chip (SoCs) FPGA/SW integration Basic knowledge of RF systems Current or active DoD top secret clearance The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 25, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Illinois-Rolling-Meadows/XMLNAME-2027-Associate--Digital-Engineer---Rolling-Meadows-IL_R10256394) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2026 Associate Electronics Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/7c22b73c1b646c23f72a/) United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows ### [2027 Associate Pathways Electronics Engineer / Pathways Electronics Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/d8576da001f12f8ce761/) United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows ### [Associate Systems Engineer - Integration & Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/55e9ccd67b9a698099d1/) United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows ### [Engineer Process](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/3b2972f557b88fefd38b/) United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows ### [Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems Test (AHT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/123158c19ce0a0aeaf1a/) United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Associate Banker, 30 Hours, Fresh Meadows Branch, Fresh Meadows, NY](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/d6a3475a88a1a35eb271/) JPMorganChase · Fresh Meadows, NY, United States ### [Pharmacist Leader-Hamilton Meadows #934](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/f2370492b86b44d59d99/) Kroger · Hamilton, OH, United States ### [Sales Associate, Seasonal, Park Meadows - Pottery Barn Kids](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/a984710ee80d3530c332/) Williams-Sonoma · Littleton, CO, United States ### [Stock Associate, Seasonal, Park Meadows - Pottery Barn Kids](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/8f585316556efbac9844/) Williams-Sonoma · Littleton, CO, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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