Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer Level 2-3

Northrop Grumman • Dulles, VA

5d • $91,800 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking an EMI/EMC Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. As an EMI/EMC Engineer you will perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, test, and compliance verification process from component to system level throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Requirements

• For Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
• For Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
• Technical knowledge of and/or exposure to SMC-S-008, MIL-STD-461, DO-160 EMI/EMC requirements or similar.
• Experience in electromagnetics and/or RF design, such as work with circuit design, cable shielding, interference coupling, antennas, or filters.
• Must be flexible, open to new challenges, willing and able to learn on the job, possess a strong work ethic, and the ability to complete tasks with limited oversight.
• Willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI and polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialty in electromagnetics, RF, and/or analog circuitry.
• Working knowledge of relevant E3 and EMI/EMC standards such as MIL‑STD‑461, SMC-S-008, and MIL‑STD‑464, and familiarity with related aerospace and commercial EMC standards.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Systems) to develop integrated EMI/EMC compliance solutions.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and analysis of space systems programs.
• Experience with EMI/EMC test equipment including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal/pulse generators, network analyzers, RF generators/amplifiers/monitors/antennas, current probes, LISNs, and EMI/EMC automated test software such as TILE or Nexio.
• Experience building and running numerical models for EM, ESD, and/or RF characterization using tools such as HFSS, CST and/or EMA.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI.

Responsibilities

• Understanding, decomposing, tailoring, and allocating system and component level EMI/EMC requirements including Radiated/Conducted Emissions and Susceptibility (RE/RS/CE/CS), Grounding, DC Bonding, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to meet system performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance.
• Preparing and reviewing EMI/EMC documents including Control Plans, Test Plans and Procedures, and Qualification Test Reports.
• Developing analytical and numerical models to quantify the E3 environment in support of the design and verification process, including models for shielding, circuit/cable isolation, interference coupling, charging, and ESD.
• Supporting EMI/EMC test planning and execution in a laboratory setting, using a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment.
• Troubleshooting EMI issues from board to system level, providing practical, workable solutions.
• Participating in design reviews, customer acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews, and other program reviews.
• Review and approve EMI/EMC subcontractor deliverables.
• Occasional travel to assist in testing and reviews and occasional off-shift work, as required.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level