Space Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer Level 5 ($30000 Sign On Bonus Eligible)

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

## Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, is seeking an experienced EMI/EMC Engineer to join the rapidly growing Space Superiority Division. You’ll be a key technical leader on a cross-disciplinary team that develops, integrates, tests, and delivers advanced spacecraft and mission systems for space security missions.

In this role, you will help grow, shape, and sustain the division’s Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) capability. In addition to leading EMI/EMC design, analysis, testing, and compliance verification from component through system level, you will help establish technical approaches, mentor engineers, and strengthen the team’s processes and expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

Prior space experience is not required, but demonstrated experience developing, integrating, or testing complex technical systems is essential. If you are ready to apply your expertise, help grow and provide technical leadership to the E3 team, and advance critical engineering capability in one of the fastest growing areas of national security we want to hear from you.

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert and technical authority, providing design guidance and strategic direction for E3 controls across the NG Space Systems Sector.
• Lead E3 activities in all phases of a program life cycle from concept to delivery.
• Interpret, decompose, tailor, and allocate system and component level EMI/EMC requirements including radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility (RE/RS/CE/CS), grounding, DC bonding, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) to ensure system performance and E3 compliance.
• Lead EMI/EMC design, analysis, and testing across multiple programs, including independent review and approval of critical technical artifacts.
• Define E3 compliance architectures for space vehicles, subsystems, and components.
• Prepare and review EMI/EMC documentation, including control plans, test plans and procedures, and qualification test reports.
• Develop analytical and numerical models to characterize E3 environments and support design and verification, including models for shielding, circuit and cable isolation, interference coupling, charging, and ESD.
• Support EMI/EMC test planning and execution in laboratory environments using EMI, RF, and electronic test equipment.
• Lead noncompliance root-cause investigations and troubleshoot EMI issues from the board to system level, developing practical and effective solutions.
• Support proposal efforts by developing E3 technical strategies and basis-of-estimate (BOE) inputs.
• Represent E3 in technical meetings, design reviews, customer acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews, and other program reviews.
• Review and approve EMI/EMC subcontractor deliverables.
• Establish and promote E3 design standards, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level EMI/EMC engineers and support their technical development.
• Travel occasionally to support testing and reviews and perform occasional off-shift work, as required.

***$30K Sign on bonus payable to qualified new external hires only. Internals are not eligible.***

Basic Qualifications for a Level 5 EMC Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of related experience; Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of related experience; or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of related experience
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) Clearance at time of application.
• Experience defining, decomposing, allocating, and flowing down E3 requirements for complex systems.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience applying relevant E3 and EMI/EMC standards, including MIL-STD-461, SMC-S-008, and MIL-STD-464, as well as familiarity with related aerospace and commercial EMC standards.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Systems) to develop integrated EMI/EMC compliance solutions.
• Experience in electromagnetics and/or RF design, such as work with circuit design, cable shielding, interference coupling, antennas, or filters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) access as determined by business needs.
• This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications for a Level 5 EMC Engineer

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience performing EMI/EMC design, analysis, and testing for space systems.
• Experience with EMI/EMC test equipment including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal/pulse generators, network analyzers, RF generators/amplifiers/monitors/antennas, current probes, LISNs, and EMI/EMC automated test software such as TILE! or Nexio.
• Experience developing and executing numerical models for electromagnetic, electrostatic discharge, and/or RF characterization using tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, or EMA3D.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate\'s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.