Space Staff Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is hiring an EMI/EMC Engineer– Level 5 in Dulles, VA to lead design, analysis, and testing of E3 controls across programs. You will guide cross-functional teams to ensure EMI/EMC compliance from concept to delivery.

The role requires strong experience in RF/EMC, and an active Top Secret clearance, with responsibilities spanning model development, testing, and contributing to program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or STEM with 12+ years of related experience; OR Master’s with 10+ years; OR PhD with 8+ years.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance at time of application.
• Experience defining E3 requirements and flow-down for space systems.
• Experience with MIL‑STD‑461, SMC-S-008, MIL‑STD‑464 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME and technical authority for E3 controls across Space Systems Sector.
• Lead EMI/EMC activities across the full program lifecycle.
• Define E3 compliance architecture for space vehicles and subsystems.
• Prepare and review EMI/EMC documents and test plans.

Skills

EMI/EMC design

RF design

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

BSEE / Physics / STEM +12 yrs

MSEE / Physics +10 yrs

PhD in relevant field +8 yrs

Tools

EMI receivers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

HFSS / CST

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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking an EMI/EMC Engineer– Level 5 to join our Specialty Engineering team in Dulles, VA .

As an EMI/EMC Engineer you will perform EMI/EMC design, analysis, test, and compliance verification process from component to system level throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• - Serve as a recognized subject matter expert and technical authority, providing design guidance and strategic direction for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) controls across the NG Space Systems Sector.
• - Lead E3 activities in all phases of a program life cycle from concept to delivery.
• - Understanding, decomposing, tailoring, and allocating system and component level EMI/EMC requirements including Radiated/Conducted Emissions and Susceptibility (RE/RS/CE/CS), Grounding, DC Bonding, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to meet system performance for all aspects of E3 compliance.
• - Leading EMI/EMC design, analysis, and test across multiple programs, providing independent review and approval of critical technical artifacts.
• - Defining E3 compliance architecture for space vehicles, subsystems and components.
• - Preparing and reviewing EMI/EMC documents including Control Plans, Test Plans and Procedures, and Qualification Test Reports.
• - Developing analytical and numerical models to quantify the E3 environment in support of the design and verification process, including models for shielding, circuit/cable isolation, interference coupling, charging, and ESD.
• - Supporting EMI/EMC test planning and execution in a laboratory setting, using a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment.
• - Leading non-compliance root-cause investigations and troubleshooting EMI issues from board to system level, providing practical, workable solutions.
• - Contributing to proposal efforts by providing detailed E3 technical strategy, and basis of estimate (BOE) inputs.
• - Representing E3 Specialty Engineering in technical meetings, design reviews, customer acceptance reviews, test readiness reviews, and other program reviews.
• - Review and approve EMI/EMC subcontractor deliverables.
• - Establishing and enforcing E3 design standards, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization.
• - Guiding, mentoring, and assisting in the technical development of junior and mid-level EMI/EMC engineers.
• - Occasional travel to assist in testing and reviews and occasional off-shift work, as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of related experience; OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of related experience; OR 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
• - Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) access as determined by business needs.
• - Experience defining E3 requirements, decomposition, and flow-down for space systems.
• - Extensive technical knowledge and experience complying with relevant E3 and EMI/EMC standards such as MIL‑STD‑461, SMC-S-008, and MIL‑STD‑464, and 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.
• - Analytical skills including reliability and risk mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications for Level 5 EMI/EMC Systems Engineer:

• - Experience with EMI/EMC design, analysis, and testing of space systems programs.
• - 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 building and running numerical models for EM, ESD, and/or RF characterization using tools such as HFSS, CST and/or EMA.

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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.