Systems Test Engineer (EMI) - 20647

Northrop Grumman•Ogden, UT

5d•$72,100 - $108,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Systems Test Engineer for the Sentinel program, supporting efforts to enhance the U.S. Space Force’s ICBM capabilities. The position is based in Ogden, Utah, with occasional support at the Roy, Utah facility. The engineer will contribute to the Sentinel (GBSD) Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team, supporting daily operations and maintenance of EMI laboratories at the Kitting and Distribution Center in Ogden and the Roy Innovation Center in Roy. The role uses test equipment including oscilloscopes, waveform generators, signal generators, and digital multimeters, as well as ETS-Lindgren TILE! software. The standard work schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret security clearance is required to start, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain program SAP clearance within a reasonable time.

Requirements

High school diploma and 6 years of related professional or military experience; or a bachelor's degree and 2 years of related professional or military experience; or a master's degree and 0 years of related professional or military experience.
At least 1 year of experience working in a test-laboratory environment using testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, or signal generators.
Must be a U.S. citizen and willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Department of Defense security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain program SAP clearance within a reasonable time, as determined by the program security office.

Nice To Haves

Experience using TILE! automated EMI test software and data collection, or a similar tool.
Understanding of EMI/EMC, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-461.
Understanding of general laboratory operations and control procedures such as FOD, tool control, and Metrology/Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL).
Experience building and assembling test cables.
Experience using National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW software.
Understanding of RF principles.
A current DoD Secret clearance or higher granted or reinvestigated within the last 6 years.

Responsibilities

Maintain laboratory test equipment, track calibration due dates, and ship equipment for calibration as needed.
Perform cable calibration using test software and laboratory equipment.
Characterize attenuators, RF pre-amps, cables, and other equipment as needed.
Track inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in appropriate databases.
Maintain laboratory program binders, including FOD and tool-control documentation.
Utilize ETS-Lindgren TILE! software.