Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer Level 2-3

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, test, and compliance verification from component to system level throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Understand, decompose, tailor, and allocate system and component level EMI/EMC requirements including Radiated/Conducted Emissions and Susceptibility (RE/RS/CE/CS), Grounding, DC Bonding, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to meet system performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance.
• Prepare and review EMI/EMC documents including Control Plans, Test Plans and Procedures, and Qualification Test Reports.
• Develop analytical and numerical models to quantify the E3 environment in support of the design and verification process, including models for shielding, circuit/cable isolation, interference coupling, charging, and ESD.
• Support EMI/EMC test planning and execution in a laboratory setting, using a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment.
• Troubleshoot EMI issues from board to system level, providing practical, workable solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, customer acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews, and other program reviews.
• Review and approve EMI/EMC subcontractor deliverables.
• Occasional travel to assist in testing and reviews and occasional off-shift work, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM discipline with 2+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM discipline (Level 2).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM discipline with 5+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related experience (Level 3).
• Technical knowledge of and/or exposure to SMC-S-008, MIL-STD-461, DO-160 EMI/EMC requirements or similar.
• Experience in electromagnetics and/or RF design, such as work with circuit design, cable shielding, interference coupling, antennas, or filters.
• Flexible, open to new challenges, willing and able to learn on the job, possess a strong work ethic, and the ability to complete tasks with limited oversight.
• Willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI and polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialty in electromagnetics, RF, and/or analog circuitry.
• Working knowledge of relevant E3 and EMI/EMC standards such as MIL-STD-461, SMC-S-008, and MIL-STD-464, and familiarity with related aerospace and commercial EMC standards.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Systems) to develop integrated EMI/EMC compliance solutions.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and analysis of space systems programs.
• Experience with EMI/EMC test equipment including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal/pulse generators, network analyzers, RF generators/amplifiers/monitors/antennas, current probes, LISNs, and EMI/EMC automated test software such as TILE or Nexio.
• Experience building and running numerical models for EM, ESD, and/or RF characterization using tools such as HFSS, CST, and/or EMA.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI.

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business