Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer Level 2-3

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks an EMI/EMC Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. You will perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, test, and compliance verification from component to system level across the product lifecycle.

You will develop models for E3 environments, participate in design reviews, and support test planning and execution with a range of EMI/ RF equipment. Occasional travel and off-shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or STEM with 2+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree.
• Experience with MIL-STD-461, DO-160 EMI/EMC requirements or similar.
• Experience in electromagnetics and RF design (circuits, shielding, antennas, filters).
• Willing to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Decompose and allocate EMI/EMC requirements to meet system performance.
• Prepare EMI/EMC documents: Control Plans, Test Plans, Procedures, and Qualification Test Reports.
• Develop analytical models for E3 environment: shielding, isolation, ESD.
• Support EMI/EMC test planning and execution with lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot EMI issues from board to system level with practical solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and program reviews.
• Review and approve EMI/EMC subcontractor deliverables.
• Travel occasionally for testing and reviews; occasional off-shift work.

Skills

EMC/RF design

EMI/EMC testing

RF design

Analytical modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or STEM

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or STEM

Tools

EMI receivers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

LISNs

Nexio

TILE

HFSS

CST

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking an EMI/EMC Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA.

As an EMI/EMC Engineer you will perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, test, and compliance verification process from component to system level throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understanding, decomposing, tailoring, and allocating 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.
• Preparing and reviewing EMI/EMC documents including Control Plans, Test Plans and Procedures, and Qualification Test Reports.
• Developing 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.
• Supporting EMI/EMC test planning and execution in a laboratory setting, using a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment.
• Troubleshooting EMI issues from board to system level, providing practical, workable solutions.
• Participating 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.

Basic Qualifications

• For Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
• For Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
• 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.
• Must be 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.

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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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.