Lead Space EMC Engineer – TS Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, seeks an experienced EMI/EMC Engineer to lead E3 design, analysis, and testing for space mission systems. You will guide cross-functional teams, set compliance strategies, and mentor junior engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and a strong background in EMI/EMC standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464). Travel and occasional off-shift work may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field with extensive related experience.
• Master’s or PhD preferred with substantial E3/EMI exposure.
• Experience defining, decomposing, and flowing down E3 requirements for complex systems.
• Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464 and related EMI/EMC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMI/EMC design, analysis, and testing across programs.
• Prepare and review EMI/EMC documentation and test reports.
• Develop models for shielding, cable isolation, and ESD.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote E3 design standards.

Skills

E3 requirements flow-down

EMI/EMC standards knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

SCI/SAP access eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in EE/Physics/STEM

Master’s in EE/Physics/STEM

PhD in EE/Physics/STEM

Tools

EMI receivers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

LISNs

TILE! / Nexio software

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, seeks an experienced EMI/EMC Engineer to lead E3 design, analysis, and testing for space mission systems. You will guide cross-functional teams, set compliance strategies, and mentor junior engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and a strong background in EMI/EMC standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464). Travel and occasional off-shift work may be required as projects demand.