Sr. Specialist, EMI/EMC Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Broadband Communication Systems (BCS) in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks an experienced EMI/EMC engineer to design support and test state‑of‑the‑art products for military use. The role emphasizes EMI planning, tests, and compliance across modems, power supplies, antennas and systems for warfighter support.

The candidate will work on pre‑test setup, calibration, and design reviews, using TILE! or similar tools and collaborating across sub‑systems to ensure robust EMI performance and E3

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related EMI/EMC experience, or graduate degree with 4+ years.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (prefer current clearance).
• Experience with MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑464 and RTCA/DO‑160 specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create an EMI Control Plan, Test Plan, Test Procedure, and Test Report.
• Perform pre-test setup and calibration measurements prior to testing.
• Design and test to achieve EMI compliance.
• Support system and sub-system development and design reviews including grounding and isolation requirements.
• Participate in the proposal process for EMI/EMC programs.
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, test, and evaluate E3 programs.

Skills

EMI/EMC engineering

MIL-STD-461/464

E3 (EMI)

Lab equipment (O-scope, spectrum analy

RF grounding & cabling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

TILE! EMI test software

SPICE

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

IBIS model development tools

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 communities, and commitment to excellence.

Job Title

Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Job Code

40710

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 is seeking an experienced EMI/EMC engineer to provide design support and testing of our state‑of‑the‑art products including modems, power supplies, antennas, and communication systems for military branches in support of our warfighter.

Essential Functions

• Create an EMI Control Plan, Test Plan, Test Procedure, Test Report and other applicable documents.
• Perform required pre‑test setup and calibration measurements prior to testing.
• Perform design and test activities to achieve EMI compliance.
• Experience with TILE! or similar EMI test software.
• Support system and sub‑system development efforts and design reviews, including sub‑system partitioning, packaging, 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 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong focus on designing for and testing to MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑464 and RTCA/DO‑160 specifications.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic theory, radiated and conducted emissions, signal and power coupling effects, susceptibility of systems, EMI, EMC, E3, Lightning effects, EMP and HEMP.
• Experience with common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, receivers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, antennas, and EMI current probes.
• Experience with EMI/EMC design techniques for wide‑band, high‑isolation performance, signal containment, source suppression and RF grounding for PCBs, sub‑assemblies and system‑level hardware for hand‑held, aircraft, ground, and shipboard systems.
• Experience with EMC simulation software tools such as SPICE, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS and IBIS model development tools.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or 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. 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.