EMI/C Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is hiring an EMI/C Systems Engineer in Redondo Beach, California. The position may be filled at Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer) or Level 4 (Sr. Principal Systems Engineer). The engineer is responsible for the complete electromagnetic interference and compatibility (EMI/C) compliance process, from component through system level, including testing and design, and technical, cost, and schedule performance. The role involves reviewing and tailoring EMI/C test requirements; developing models and mitigations for interference coupling, shielding, and circuit/cable isolation; conducting and troubleshooting EMI/EMC tests; developing specialized test apparatus and methods; preparing work instructions; and analyzing test data and producing qualification procedures and reports. The engineer may travel to other company locations to support testing and troubleshooting, attend design reviews, and work off-shift hours when necessary. The role requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at application and before starting, and willingness and ability to obtain and maintain SCI access within a reasonable period. Continued employment is contingent on maintaining required clearance and program access, as well as associated business or customer funding. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is listed as 10% of the time.
Requirements
- For Level 3: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 or more years of engineering experience, or master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 or more years, or PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 or more year.
- For Level 4: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of engineering experience, or master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 or more years, or PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 or more years.
- Technical knowledge of or exposure to product and systems EMI/C test qualification, engineering, evaluation, analysis, and testing.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance or equivalent at application and before start date.
- Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period, and maintain required clearance and program access thereafter.
- Self-starter, versatile problem solver, and able to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for testing and troubleshooting support and to work off-shift hours if necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance or equivalent and active SCI access at application and before start date.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Electromagnetics, RF, and/or Analog Circuitry.
- Defense and aerospace industry experience and programmatic skills supporting BOE, RFP, ROM, CAM, WBS, and risk assessments for E3 compliance.
- Hands-on experience performing emissions and immunity testing to applicable specifications.
- Working knowledge of MIL-STD-461, 462, 464, and 704, and commercial standards including RTCA-DO-160, FCC, EN, and IEC.
- Experience with EMI/C laboratory and RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, signal and pulse generators, network analyzers, RF generators, monitors, and antennas.
- Experience in electromechanical design and fabrication of EMI/C test aids and other RF electrical tests.
- Experience with EMI/C emissions and susceptibility test software, MATLAB, Mathcad, and related programming languages.
Responsibilities
- Review and tailor EMI/C test requirements to meet specified product and system performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance.
- Develop and design models for interference coupling mechanisms, shielding integrity, and circuit/cable interface isolation to mitigate and control conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility stimuli.
- Perform EMI/EMC testing, analysis, mitigation, and troubleshooting from component to system level.
- Design and develop specialized and efficient test apparatus and testing methodologies for EMI/C and RF electrical testing.
- Develop work instructions for mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, and controls.
- Process and analyze EMI/C test data and prepare or generate qualification test procedures and reports.
- Travel occasionally to other corporate locations to assist with testing and troubleshooting, attend design review meetings, and work off-shift hours if necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules, including the option of a 9/80 schedule
- Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus depending on position
- Company-paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
