Sentinel - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects System Engineer - 17924*

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah, seeks an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer for the Sentinel program, focusing on EMI/EMC design, reviews, and compliance with MIL‑STD‑461/464.

The candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and 3+ years in EMI/EMC design or testing, holding a bachelor’s in Electrical/Systems Engineering or Physics.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Physics (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of EMI/EMC design, concepts, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews, analysis, and EMI/EMC CDRLs development.
• Review system designs for IPTs and provide actionable feedback.
• Develop and apply EMI/EMC principles, tests, and procedures.
• Provide EMI test witnessing support and write test plans.
• Ensure MIL-STD-461G and related requirements are met.
• Review technical schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Participate in reviews of others’ work products.

Skills

EMI/EMC design

EMI testing

System engineering

MIL-STD-461/464

Spice

MATLAB

HFSS

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s in Physics

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Rhapsody

Spice

MATLAB

HFSS

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance and Travel

Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Secret
Travel: Yes (10% of time)

Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer for its Specialty Engineering team located in Roy, Utah. The role supports the Sentinel (GBSD) program and focuses on design for electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews, analysis, and E3 CDRLs development within the E3 Design Support team.
• Review and provide actionable feedback on system designs for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Develop, follow, and apply EMI/EMC principles, techniques, and concepts.
• Provide EMI test witnessing support, develop test plans and procedures, and guide IPTs to meet MIL‑STD‑461G requirements.
• Ensure systems and equipment meet MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑464 and other compliance requirements.
• Work with fellow E3 engineers to review designs and ensure acceptable implementation of EMI/EMC controls.
• Review technical schematics, drawings, plans, and/or specifications.
• Participate in the review of work products developed by others.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (investigation date within last 6 years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval.
• 3+ years’ experience in electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design, concepts, or testing.
• Basic understanding of EMI/EMC concepts and controls.
• Principal Systems Engineer (T‑03) – Minimum 5 years of related experience, bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Physics (or equivalent). 3 years with Master’s or 1 year with Ph.D.
• Senior Principal Systems Engineer (T‑04) – Minimum 8 years of related experience, bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Physics (or equivalent). 6 years with Master’s or 4 years with Ph.D.
• Preferred: Automated EMI test software experience (e.g., TILE), requirements and MBSE management tools proficiency, DOORS, Cameo, and/or Rhapsody familiarity.
• Preferred: MIL‑STD‑461G testing experience or commercial equivalence.
• Preferred: Active DoD Top‑Secret Clearance, experience with MIL‑STD‑461/464, missile program EMI/EMC design, and modeling tools such as Spice, MATLAB, ANSYS HFSS/EMA3D/Maxwell, CST.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs & work/life solutions
• Paid time off & health & wellness resources
• Employee discounts

Salary Range

Primary Level (T‑03): $98,400 – $147,600
Secondary Level (T‑04): $122,800 – $184,200

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO statement, please see Northrop Grumman’s website.