EMI/EMC Test Engineer Level 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring an EMI/EMC Test Engineer for its Engineering and Sciences organization in Woodland Hills, California. This mid-level role involves hands-on work in a collaborative laboratory, partnering with engineers and technicians to plan, execute, and troubleshoot EMI/EMC test campaigns at the equipment and subsystem level. The position supports development, testing, production, and sustainment of mission-enabling products. The engineer configures test setups and instrumentation in EMI chambers, shielded rooms, and bench environments; operates EMI test equipment; and applies standards such as MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. Under senior-engineer guidance, the engineer develops and follows procedures, reviews data, documents observations, supports root-cause analysis, and maintains configuration-controlled records and reports. The role is onsite full-time and may require extended work weeks and occasional weekend testing to meet program needs. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 6 or more years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance, or have an active transferable Secret clearance.
- Hands-on experience with electronic hardware testing and/or EMI/EMC test environments.
- Basic working knowledge of EMI/EMC standards such as MIL-STD-461 and/or DO-160, including test methods, limit lines, and setups.
- Ability to operate oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF preamplifiers, and other EMI test equipment in accordance with established lab procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate clearly, and collaborate across disciplines.
- Willingness to support extended work weeks and occasional weekend testing based on program needs.
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, California.
Responsibilities
- Work with engineers and technicians to plan, set up, and execute equipment- and subsystem-level EMI/EMC tests in accordance with company and customer requirements.
- Configure test setups and instrumentation in EMI chambers, shielded rooms, and bench test environments, with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration.
- Operate oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF preamplifiers, LISNs, transient generators, antennas, and other EMI test equipment.
- Develop, follow, and help refine EMI/EMC test procedures, test configurations, and test reports under senior-engineer guidance.
- Apply and interpret standards such as MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 to support test execution and basic data review.
- Analyze test data for potential non-compliances, document observations, and support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting with cross-functional teams.
- Participate in test-readiness and lab-readiness activities, including coordination with internal and external test facilities.
- Maintain accurate, configuration-controlled test documentation, including logs, screenshots, and formal reports for customer and internal reviews.
- Support extended work weeks and occasional weekend testing when program schedules require it.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
