Specialist, EMI/EMC Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced EMI/EMC engineer to design, test, and document EMI controls for military-grade systems including modems, power supplies, antennas, and communication gear.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, system-level and sub-system analysis, and adherence to MIL-STD specs, with potential for security clearance and growth within a mission-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience or graduate degree with 2+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464 and RTCA/DO-160 preferred.
• Experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF gear.

Responsibilities

• Create EMI Control Plan, Test Plan, Test Procedure and Test Report.
• Assist technicians with pre-test setup and calibration measurements.
• Perform design and test activities to achieve EMI compliance.
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, design, test and evaluate EMI programs.
• Support system and sub-system development and design reviews, including grounding and cabling considerations.
• Possess ability to obtain a US security clearance (preference for current clearance).

Skills

EMI/EMC engineering

EMI test planning

RF theory

MIL-STD-461

RTCA/DO-160

TEMPEST awareness

EMC simulation tools

EMI design techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

TILE! EMI test software

SPICE

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.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 42075

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 Broadband Communication Systems (BCS) in Salt Lake City, Utah currently has a position open for an experienced EMI/EMC engineer to join our team to provide design support and testing of all our state-of-the-art products including but not limited to modems, power supplies, antennas, and communication systems for all branches of the military in support of our warfighter.

Essential Functions

• Create an EMI Control Plan, Test Plan, Test Procedure, Test Report and other applicable documents.
• Assist technicians in performing required pre-test setup and calibration measurements prior to testing.
• Perform design and test activities to achieve EMI compliance.
• TILE! or similar EMI test software experience
• Support both system and sub-system development efforts and design reviews, including: sub-system partitioning, packaging, internal and external cable design, grounding and isolation requirements, CCA layout recommendations, schematic development, grounding maps, trade studies, analysis and simulation activities related to EMI.
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, test, and evaluate L3H programs for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3).
• Participate in the proposal process for programs with EMI/EMC requirements.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. Preferable holds a current clearance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• A strong focus on designing for, and testing to MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464 and RTCA/DO-160 specifications.
• Experience with common lab equipment, such as: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Receivers, Signal Generators, RF amplifiers, Antennas, EMI current probes.
• Strong foundation in electromagnetics, RF/microwave theory, and electronic warfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the development of RF systems and assemblies.
• A working knowledge of electromagnetic theory, radiated and conducted emissions, signal and power coupling effects, susceptibility of systems, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Lightning effects, EMP and HEMP.
• Experience with EMI/EMC design techniques for wide-band, high-isolation performance, signal containment, source suppression and RF grounding. Applicable for PCBs, sub-assemblies and system-level hardware for hand-held, aircraft, ground, and shipboard systems and platforms
• Experience with EMC simulation software tools is desired. (i.e. SPICE, Ansys HFSS or other EM simulators, Keysight ADS and IBIS model development based tool sets)
• Knowledge of Commercial (FCC, CE-Mark, RTCA DO-160) and Military (UK DEF-STAN 59-41) specifications and related qualification testing is beneficial but not required.
• iNARTE certification is a plus
• Interest in TEMPEST disciplines and eventual pursuit of CTP-II certification is considered a plus.

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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