Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer Level 4 ($15000 Sign On Bonus Eligible)

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA seeks an experienced EMI/EMC Engineer to join the Space Superiority Division. You will design, analyze, test, and verify EMI/EMC for complex space systems and lead E3 activities across the program life cycle.

Required are a strong background in electromagnetics/RF, $142k–$213k salary guidance, and active TS clearance. Travel and occasional off‑hours work may be needed; relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM discipline with 8+ years of related experience; or Master's with 6+ years; or PhD with 4+ years.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) Clearance at time of application.
• Experience interpreting, decomposing, allocating, and flowing down E3 requirements for complex systems.
• Strong knowledge of E3 and EMI/EMC standards (MIL-STD-461, SMC-S-008, MIL-STD-464) and familiarity with aerospace standards.
• Experience with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Systems) to develop compliant EMI/EMC solutions.
• Experience in electromagnetics and/or RF design (circuits, shielding, interference, antennas, or filters).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP access as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, decompose, tailor, and allocate EMI/EMC requirements across system levels.
• Lead E3 activities through the program life cycle from concept to delivery.
• Perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, testing, and verification at component to system level.
• Develop E3 compliance approaches for space vehicles, subsystems, and components.
• Prepare and review EMI/EMC documentation (plans, test procedures, reports).
• Develop models to characterize E3 environments and support design and verification.

Skills

EMI/EMC design

RF design

Cross-functional teams

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's in EE/Physics/STEM

Master's in EE/Physics/STEM

PhD in EE/Physics/STEM

Tools

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

EMA3D

EMI receivers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, is seeking an experienced EMI/EMC Engineer to join the rapidly growing Space Superiority Division. You’ll be a key member of a cross-disciplinary team that develops, integrates, tests, and delivers advanced spacecraft and mission systems for space security missions.

In this role, you will contribute to the growth and sustainment of the division’s Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) capability. You will perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, testing, and compliance verification from the component through system level; develop technical approaches; collaborate across engineering disciplines; and share your expertise with other engineers throughout the product life cycle.

Prior space experience is not required, but demonstrated experience developing, integrating, or testing complex technical systems is essential.

$30K Sign on bonus payable to qualified new external hires only. Internals are not eligible.

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

• Interpret, decompose, tailor, and allocate system and component level EMI/EMC requirements including radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility (RE/RS/CE/CS), grounding, DC bonding, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) to ensure system performance and E3 compliance.
• Lead E3 activities throughout the program life cycle, from concept to delivery.
• Perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, testing, and compliance verification at the component, subsystem, and system levels.
• Develop E3 compliance approaches for space vehicles, subsystems, and components.
• Prepare and review EMI/EMC documentation, including control plans, test plans and procedures, and qualification test reports.
• Develop analytical and numerical models to characterize E3 environments and support design and verification, including models for shielding, circuit and cable isolation, interference coupling, charging, and ESD.
• Support EMI/EMC test planning and execution in laboratory environments using EMI, RF, and electronic test equipment.
• Lead noncompliance root‑cause investigations and troubleshoot EMI issues from the board to system level, developing practical and effective solutions.
• Represent E3 in technical meetings, design reviews, customer acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews, and other program reviews.
• Review and approve EMI/EMC subcontractor deliverables.
• Contribute to E3 design standards, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior level EMI/EMC engineers and support their technical development.
• Travel occasionally to support testing and reviews and perform occasional off-shift work, as required.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of related experience; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of related experience; or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of related experience Active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) Clearance at time of application Experience interpreting, decomposing, allocating, and flowing down E3 requirements for complex systems. Strong technical knowledge of and experience applying relevant E3 and EMI/EMC standards, including MIL-STD-461, SMC-S-008, and MIL-STD-464, as well as 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 in electromagnetics and/or RF design, such as work with circuit design, cable shielding, interference coupling, antennas, or filters. Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) access as determined by business needs. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications for a Level 4 EMC Engineer:

Active TS/SCI clearance Experience performing EMI/EMC design, analysis, and testing for space systems. 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 developing and executing numerical models for electromagnetic, electrostatic discharge, and/or RF characterization using tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, or EMA3D.

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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