Lead, EMI/EMC Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Lead EMI/EMC Engineer. The successful candidate will ensure products comply with electromagnetic compatibility standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the defense sector. Responsibilities include executing design tasks, developing test procedures, and preparing documentation for certification. A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in EMI/EMC engineering are required. Employees enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• 9 years of prior relevant experience or 7 years with a graduate degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Execute engineering tasks for design and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for product certification.

Skills

EMI/EMC engineering experience

Electromagnetic compatibility knowledge

Electrical Engineering degree

Teamwork and problem-solving

Experience with MIL-STD-461

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

EMC simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, Keysight 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

36523

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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