EMI/C Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Gilbert, AZ

2d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking an EMI/C Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join their team in Gilbert, AZ. This position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. The EMI/C Systems Engineer will be responsible for the complete compliance process from components to systems level, including EMI/C testing/designing, technical, cost, and schedule performance. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Additionally, this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience (for Level 3)
Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience (for Level 4)
Technical knowledge of or exposure to product and systems EMI/C test qualification, engineering, evaluation, analyzing, and testing
Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Security security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date; a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with investigation date/periodic review completed within the last 5 years; and the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialty in Electromagnetics, RF, and/or Analog Circuitry
Experience with Defense and Aerospace industry practices along with programmatic skills supporting BOE, RFP, ROM, CAM, WBS, and Risk Assessments for E3 compliance.
Practical hands-on experience in performing emissions and immunity testing to the applicable specifications.
Thorough working knowledge of MIL-STD’s 461/462/464/704 and Commercial Standards (RTCA-DO-160s, FCC, EN & IEC).
Experience with EMI/C Lab and RF test equipment including and not limited to Spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, signal/pulse generators, Network analyzers, RF generators/monitors/antennas.
Experience in electromechanical design and fabrication of EMI/C test aids and other RF electrical tests.
Experience with EMI/C emissions/susceptibility test software, MATLAB, Mathcad and other related programming languages.

Responsibilities

Reviews and tailors EMI/C test requirements to meet specified product and system performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance
Develops/designs models for interference coupling mechanisms, shielding integrity, and circuit/cable interface isolation to mitigate and control conducted/radiated emissions and susceptibility stimuli
Performs EMI/EMC testing, analyzing, mitigating and troubleshooting from components to systems level
Designs and develops unique/specialize/ efficient test apparatus and testing methodology related to EMI/C and RF electrical testing
Develops work Instructions of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments and/or controls
Process/analyze EMI/C test data and prepares/generates qualification test procedures and reports

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business