EMI/EMC Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance (9/80)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead EMI/EMC and E3 engineering efforts across programs. The role requires strong technical leadership, system-level requirements, and collaboration with program managers, customers, and regulators.

The position offers a path to contribute to advanced defense systems, with opportunities to mentor engineers, influence design reviews, and shape testing strategies while operating under a Secret

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, allocate, and maintain tailored EMI/EMC, E3, and grounding/shielding requirements at the equipment, sub-system, and system levels.
• Perform high-level EMI/EMC/E3 design analysis, circuit-to-system interference predictions, shielding effectiveness calculations, and TEMPEST/RF safety evaluations.
• Plan, direct, and oversee formal qualification testing in accordance with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160, FCC/CISPR.

Skills

EMI/EMC

E3 engineering

Grounding & Shielding

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead EMI/EMC and E3 engineering efforts across programs. The role requires strong technical leadership, system-level requirements, and collaboration with program managers, customers, and regulators.

The position offers a path to contribute to advanced defense systems, with opportunities to mentor engineers, influence design reviews, and shape testing strategies while operating under a Secret