Senior EMI Engineer

RTX•Marlborough, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Antenna/Microwave and E3 Department provide innovative and affordable solutions to our customers in all business areas. We are responsible for designing phased array antenna systems including active and passive microwave components, radiators, radomes and a variety of RF subassemblies. We develop new technologies for advanced capabilities and provide support to all life-cycle phases of the best radar systems in active worldwide deployments and grow our people with exciting new challenges, on-the-job training, mentoring and purposeful rotations. The Senior EMI Effects Engineer is responsible for architecture design of electronics for extremely low electromagnetic emissions and high tolerance to external electromagnetic interferers. Applications include EMSEC and electronic warfare, with emphasis on the design of advanced missiles or like- applications. Experience in applied methods to control self-interference in high-gain, high-speed, low-noise advanced sensor systems including radar and electro-optic guidance units, the grounding strategies thereof, power distribution, shielding, partitioning and noise-reduction methods. The Engineer has experience in the architecture, application and advanced design of electronic subsystems that have successfully achieved high performance in the field. This is an onsite role in Marlborough, MA

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 5 years’ prior relevant experience
Experience in EMI/EMC test and/or design
Must have analytical ability to read and understand complex technical instructions, drawings and specifications and utilize complex equipment or complete experimental procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in chosen Engineering/Technical Field
Currently hold a DoD security clearance of Secret or higher
Experience manufacturing and/or assembly of EMI-critical products
Ability to provide detailed documentation related to test planning, EMI test plans and EMI procedures and test reports with minimal revision and review
Knowledge of automated EMI test techniques and programming, specifically using TILE.
Knowledge of MIL-STD-461 test techniques and MIL-STD-464 Design Hardening techniques including grounding/ bonding and lightning
Experience with EMI 3D Modelling tools, HFSS, CST Microwave, COMSOL, EMC32

Responsibilities

Develop architecture for new designs, to support the capture, and technical execution within the Department.
Contribute to the development of suitable components and sub systems that achieve the performance requirements at the system level.
Provide technical conscience, challenged with making sure the product and process meet appropriate standards
Ensure balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.
Visible and accountable for technical decisions.
Technical contact with the customer inclusive of requirements, technical commitments, IRAD, future technical needs, etc.
Participate in major review boards such as Engineering Review Board, Failure Review Board, Risk and Opportunity Review Board etc.