Sr. Specialist, EMI/EMC Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced EMI/EMC engineer to design support and test state-of-the-art products for military applications. You will create EMI documentation, perform calibration, and ensure EMI compliance across subsystems and products.

The role requires a strong foundation in EMI/EMC principles, knowledge of MIL-STD specs, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance; prior experience with RF and high-frequency systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 6+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree reduces experience needs to 4+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC engineering and MIL-STD-461/464 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create an EMI Control Plan, Test Plan, Test Procedure, and Test Report.
• Perform pre-test setup and calibration before testing.
• Design and test activities to achieve EMI compliance.
• Support system and sub-system development and design reviews.

Skills

EMI/EMC engineering

MIL-STD-461 knowledge

EMC testing

Security clearance

Lab equipment expertise

RF design principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

10+ years experience alternative

Tools

TILE! EMI test software

SPICE

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

IBIS model development

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.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title

Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Job Code

45928

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.
• Perform 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 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 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.
• 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 common lab equipment, such as: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Receivers, Signal Generators, RF amplifiers, Antennas, EMI current probes.
• 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

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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