Lead, EMI/EMC Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks an experienced EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer to contribute to the architecture, analysis, testing, and documentation of defense products. The role ensures compliance with EMC standards across the design and test lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include collaboration across engineering teams, design reviews, and developing EMI control plans. A security clearance ability is required, with full‑time commitment in our Salt Lake City facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with extensive EMI/EMC experience.
• Minimum 9 years relevant experience; Graduate Degree with 7 years; or in lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate EMI/EMC requirements into design, testing, and documentation.
• Conduct design reviews and perform basic simulations and trade studies.
• Develop EMI control plans, test procedures, and reports.
• Prepare documentation for certification and engineering releases.
• Participate in lab and chamber test activities and data collection.
• Interface with customers to clarify requirements and test results.
• Support proposals for EMI/EMC-related opportunities.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (Secret or higher).

Skills

EMI/EMC engineering

System-level EMI/EMC

Technical communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

RF amplifiers

EMC simulation tools (HFSS/ADS)

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title

Lead, EMI/EMC Engineer

Job Code

40709

Job Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule

9/80 - employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Job Description

L3Harris in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a skilled EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will contribute to the architecture, analysis, testing, and documentation of products supporting a variety of defense programs. Working under limited supervision, you will ensure our products comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and support technical activities throughout the design and test lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3/EMI/EMC) requirements are understood and integrated into product design, planning, testing, and documentation in compliance with applicable standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461).
• Support technical reviews and contribute to design activities at both the system and sub‑system level, including:
  • Component partitioning, packaging, and cable design (internal/external)
  • Grounding and isolation approaches
  • Schematic review and CCA layout for EMI considerations
  • Conducting trade studies and basic simulations relevant to EMI/EMC
• Execute engineering tasks for product design, test, and troubleshooting to support compliance with E3 requirements.
• Assist in developing EMI control plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation in support of product certification and engineering release needs.
• Participate in laboratory and chamber test activities, including equipment setup and data collection.
• Interface occasionally with customers and stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and test results.
• Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities related to EMI/EMC requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance (Secret or higher).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in EMI/EMC engineering roles
• Solid working knowledge of EMI/EMC design concepts, including shielding, source suppression, grounding, and containment at PCB, subassembly, and system levels
• Experience designing to and/or testing against MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and applicable commercial standards
• Familiarity with electromagnetic theory, radiated/conducted emissions, and coupling effects
• Proficiency in the use of standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, EMI probes)
• Experience with EMC simulation or analysis tools (such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, SPICE, etc.)
• Understanding of commercial and military EMC standards (FCC, CE‑Mark, RTCA DO‑160, DEF‑STAN 59‑41)
• Experience contributing to EMI/EMC documentation and certification activities
• iNARTE certification or equivalent is a plus
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and problem‑solving abilities

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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